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.
N.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, 2021Attorneys for Michael Pack seek dismissal of D.C. lawsuit
Pack has been accused of using a separate nonprofit’s funds to enrich his production company.March 1, 2021Comings and goings: VPR hires ‘Vermont Edition’ hosts, John Decker promoted at KPBS …
Connor Cyrus and Mikaela Lefrak will begin hosting for Vermont Public Radio this summer.February 26, 2021Mark Vogelzang will retire as CEO of Maine Public
Vogelzang has worked for the network since 2012 and was previously CEO of Vermont Public Radio.February 25, 2021CPB increases annual funding to public TV’s multicultural alliance
Each of the nonprofits that fund and support public TV content by and for diverse communities will receive an additional $500,000. ...By Julian Wyllie and Skye WitleyFebruary 22, 2021Former WTTW news director says colleagues’ objections to social media posts prompted ‘unfair’ firing
The station said Hugo Balta’s departure resulted from “undisclosed conflicts of interest” and violations of news standards.February 18, 2021Comings and goings: Cincinnati Public Radio hires VP of content, New York Public Radio adds ...
Jenell Walton most recently worked as VP of communications and strategic development for the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau.February 17, 2021CPB data shows ‘incremental growth’ in racial diversity across stations
The data also reveals that men and women held equal shares of jobs in the system in 2020.February 12, 2021













