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.
Legislature 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, 2025Comings and goings: Renee Montagne leaves NPR, WNET hires distribution VP …
The former “Morning Edition” host is leaving NPR after a 40-year tenure.January 29, 2025Jay Rayvid, producer for ‘Mister Rogers’ and ‘Carmen Sandiego’, dies at 92
Rayvid helped WQED in Pittsburgh become a premier station for children’s programming.January 22, 2025Comings and goings: NPR appoints SVP, former Louisville Public Media CEO joins AJP …
Marta McLellan Ross steps up to SVP of government and external affairs for NPR.January 21, 2025Comings and goings: APTS appoints VP, OPB names two SVPs …
Jennifer Kieley was named VP of government and public affairs for APTS.January 14, 2025















