People
Comings and goings: NPR adds head of philanthropic ventures, new EP joins ‘The Takeaway’ …
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Josh King most recently worked as VP of corporate sponsorships for National Geographic.
Obituaries
Leo Eaton, producer who led international co-productions for Maryland Public Television, dies at 76
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After an early career in British television, Eaton reinvented himself as a prolific producer of documentary films for PBS.
System/Policy
Biden administration requests $565M for CPB in FY2025, supports proposed change to interconnection funding
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The administration endorsed a CPB proposal that could free up system support funds for other uses.
People
Comings and goings: NPR adds evening and overnight staff, KET promotes employees …
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NPR hired Fernando Alfonso III, Kevin Drew and Ayana Archie for its evening and overnight Newshub.
Programs/Content
Inaugural PBS diversity report highlights BIPOC contributions to programming
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The network said that in fiscal year 2021, 51% of its nationally programmed prime-time schedule “included diverse on-screen talent; was produced, written or directed by diverse makers; and/or explored diversity-related topics.”
Development
GBH establishes Kids Catalyst Fund supporting educational media for children
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The fund, which will seek donations in perpetuity, will also back community-based initiatives and research aimed at providing equitable and inclusive access to curriculum-based content.
People
Comings and goings: Kimberly Adams named co-host for Marketplace’s ‘Make Me Smart,’ Lemonada Media hires public radio veterans …
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Adams succeeds Molly Wood, who left “Marketplace” last year.
System/Policy
Spending bill approved by Congress boosts CPB appropriation for 2024
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The legislation also provides $41 million for the Next Generation Warning System grant program at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints executives for Network Growth team, WNYC adds producer for ‘Radiolab’ spinoff …
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Bryan Moffett will be SVP of network growth for NPR and will retain his COO role for National Public Media, while Joel Sucherman will be VP of audio platform strategy.
People
Comings and goings: NPR names chief Washington editor, ‘Reveal’ adds staffers …
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Krishnadev Calamur rejoined NPR in 2019 and most recently worked as acting chief Washington editor.
Programs/Content
New spin on ‘Reading Rainbow’ features interactive format, young crew of diverse hosts
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“Reading Rainbow Live” premieres this month after a long hiatus of new “Rainbow” shows and legal disputes over a reboot.
People
Jeffrey Pope named CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio
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Pope succeeds David Feingold, who retired last year, and interim GM Mark Vogelzang.
People
Comings and goings: NewsHour Productions announces staff changes, WAMU CCO leaving station …
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Among other changes, Rachel Wellford was appointed EP of “PBS NewsHour Weekend.”
People
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe steps up to host ‘Weekend Edition Sunday,’ co-host ‘Up First’
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Rascoe succeeds Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who left NPR last fall for the New York Times.
Diversity in Public Media
Reset of DEI work at WNET quiets discord but hasn’t healed all rifts
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The end of an employee council focused on DEI issues has lessened friction within the station. But former members say areas such as pay transparency haven’t been addressed.
People
Comings and goings: SVP leaving CPB for university role, deputy general counsel leaves NPR …
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Stephanie Aaronson will be deputy VP of communications and mass media for George Mason University.
System/Policy
WLRN friends group reaches agreement with school district to manage station
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Friends of WLRN believes it “will be able to grow WLRN’s audience and community impact as well as increasing financial support from the community.”
People
Betsy Schwien named GM of Smoky Hills PBS
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Schwien joined Smoky Hills PBS last year and is the station’s third GM in two years.