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.
Judge rejects motion to dismiss lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
The class-action case examines PBS’ role in sharing digital subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.April 6, 2023Public TV builds footprint on FAST channels in bid to reach younger audiences
Bob Ross and Julia Child are among the stars of yesteryear whom cord-cutters are discovering on ad-supported streaming services.April 3, 2023Comings and goings: Lisa Trapani Shumate elected to PBS board, Mississippi network appoints EP …
Shumate replaces former GBH CEO Jon Abbott on the PBS board.March 30, 2023PBS proposes hike in station dues and strategic investments for FY24
The draft budget to be circulated to member stations projects that PBS’ FY24 budget will break even at $372.2 million.March 29, 2023Comings and goings: WBGO hires CDO, WJCT appoints VP of development …
Landa Abramson, WBGO’s incoming chief of development, most recently worked as a consultant.March 27, 2023New England Public Media lays off nearly 20% of staff
The stations serving western Massachusetts are downsizing in response to “serious financial headwinds” that began during the pandemic.March 22, 2023How KPBS expanded its reach to San Diego’s Latino communities
A five-month sprint to deliver Spanish-language election content embraced community partnerships and social media promotion.March 16, 2023Biden administration proposes $575M for CPB in FY2026, requests level funding for interconnection and infrastructure
CPB President Pat Harrison said she’s “grateful” for the proposed increase to the corporation’s appropriation.March 13, 2023Comings and goings: Chief programmer retires in Ohio, Houston station appoints executive director of content ...
Wiener joined Public Media Connect in 1997 after working for WQED.March 8, 2023White House nominates Felix Sanchez to CPB board
As chair of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, Sanchez has increased the visibility and pipeline of Latinos in the creative ...March 8, 2023Erin Moran will resign as Public Media Co. CEO
Moran has led the organization since 2019.March 7, 2023Jennifer Cook named executive director for WUCF
Cook previously worked as senior director of content and engagement.March 1, 2023Comings and goings: Stephen George elected to NPR’s board, PMJA board president steps down …
George is CEO of Louisville Public Media.February 28, 2023Dan Skinner will retire as director of Kansas Public Radio
Skinner has worked in radio for nearly 50 years and has led stations in Indiana, Texas and Ohio.February 27, 2023PBS report shows increase in diversity among prime-time programs
The fiscal year 2022 report is the second annual study from PBS highlighting its efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.February 27, 2023














