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.
PBS, ITVS delay documentary broadcast after Trump quote draws scrutiny
The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America had pointed out inaccuracies in a quote from a 2020 press conference.April 1, 2021World Channel brings ‘Eyes on the Prize’ back to public television with first-ever streaming window
The acclaimed documentary on the American civil rights movement has renewed relevance to contemporary discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion, said World ...March 31, 2021Comings and goings: NPR hires government VP, GBH adds inclusion officer role …
Marta McLellan Ross previously worked for the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Agency for Global Media.March 30, 2021Adrienne Fairwell joins Arizona PBS as GM
Fairwell has held several positions with South Carolina’s government and its public media network.March 25, 2021Comings and goings: WBUR hires Victor Hernandez as CCO, John Ferrugia leaves RMPBS …
Hernandez previously worked for Cascade Public Media and CNN.March 23, 2021Licensee for Ozarks Public Television reaches $3.2M settlement from 2018 tower collapse
One crew member died and three were injured during structural repairs to the transmission tower.March 22, 2021Former Arizona PBS GM Bob Ellis dies at 93
Ellis led Arizona PBS for a quarter of a century and held other titles at Arizona State University, the station’s licensee.March 19, 2021N.J. governor proposes first funding for pubmedia in a decade
The station lost its state appropriation 10 years ago when out-of-state broadcasters took over operations.March 19, 2021Stations are cautiously optimistic that underwriting will rebound next year
Downturns were substantial last year, but stations have attracted new clients and are hopeful for the return of top clients.March 16, 2021Licensee of KVCR floats plan to reduce national programming, transfer FNX
The San Bernardino Community College District said that the local community won't lose access to NPR and PBS.March 16, 2021Comings and goings: Andrea Downing named president of PBS Distribution, Brenda Williams-Butts promoted at New ...
Downing joined PBS Distribution in 2009 after holding top roles at PBS and Discovery Communications.March 15, 2021‘Caillou’ sale, streaming surge help to boost PBS budget far above expectations
“Clearly, this is an extraordinary result for PBS at this stage of the year,” said CFO Tom Tardivo.March 11, 2021CPB to receive $175M in additional emergency funding
CPB estimates that total losses to the public media system due to the pandemic could approach $400 million.March 10, 2021Comings and goings: GPB names new president, Lehigh Valley hires production VP …
In a memo, GPB CEO Teya Ryan said the appointment of a new president will give her more time to focus on ...March 9, 2021Comings and goings: Kenya Young promoted at NPR, WBUR announces editorial changes …
Young, currently EP for "Morning Edition," will oversee the initiative that has created regional newsrooms across the U.S.March 3, 2021