Author: Julian Wyllie
Julian became Current's public television reporter in 2019. His work has appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Governing Magazine, Politico and the Indianapolis Recorder. When he's not reporting, Julian is likely traveling with friends, building his vinyl collection or being a bunny dad.
Comings and goings: Maryland Public Television appoints CEO, Diane Rehm accepts buyout from WAMU …
Steven Schupak was named president and CEO of Maryland Public Television.March 17, 2025PBS floats 2026 dues proposal as CEO prepares case for House DOGE hearing
President Paula Kerger says her congressional testimony will “at least try to make our case directly to Congress” for continuing CPB’s ...March 14, 2025CPB sues FEMA for ‘unlawful’ hold on Next Generation Warning System funds
CPB’s lawsuit asks FEMA to lift its freeze on the funding, which helps stations complete public safety infrastructure projects.March 14, 2025NJ PBS reduces staff amid uncertain state funding, challenges at WNET
The organization laid off members of its broadcast and digital news teams.March 12, 2025Legislature upholds level funding for South Dakota Public Broadcasting
A committee voted to reject cuts proposed by former Gov. Kristi Noem.March 11, 2025Sesame Workshop announces layoffs, citing federal funding and distribution limbo
A spokesperson said the “changing media and funding landscape” also prompted the decision.March 5, 2025Comings and goings: Bohdan Zachary joins AZPM, OPB’s Morgan Holm to retire …
Zachary, former GM of Milwaukee PBS, joined Arizona Public Media’s C-suite.March 5, 2025CPB asks stations to pause Next Generation Warning System projects, citing holdup of FEMA funds
“We recognize the difficulty of the stations’ situations, and we are exploring all avenues to move forward expeditiously,” a CPB spokesperson said.February 24, 2025Amanda Miller Kelley named GM of PBS Michiana – WNIT
Kelley succeeds Greg Giczi, who is retiring.February 24, 2025Comings and goings: NPR announces board changes, CPB appoints SVP …
Paul Hunton and Stephen George accepted new seats on NPR’s board.February 21, 2025Stations alter DEI statements in wake of Trump order, state laws
The changes come on the heels of PBS closing its DEI office and dismissing two staffers.February 17, 2025Comings and goings: Kathy Merritt promoted at CPB, NPR appoints SVP …
CPB promoted Kathy Merritt to chief of station and system strategies.February 13, 2025PBS closes DEI office, citing a Trump executive order
PBS had created its diversity, equity and inclusion team in 2021 after receiving criticism from independent filmmakers.February 11, 2025Comings and goings: NPR hires ‘Morning Edition’ EP, WETA appoints classical GM …
Jay Shaylor was named EP of “Morning Edition” and “Up First.”February 3, 2025Vegas PBS seeks to dismiss lawsuits filed by former employee
The lawsuits filed by a former director of digital marketing accuse station leaders and other parties of defamation and discrimination.January 31, 2025













