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.
College trustees ask for ‘serious plan’ for KVCR’s future
The board of San Bernardino's community colleges tabled a proposal that could have reduced PBS and NPR programming on the station.April 12, 2021Corey Lewis tapped as WGCU GM
Lewis most recently worked as station manager for WBUR.April 12, 2021Comings and goings: David Field named VP for PBS, Tony Marcano promoted to managing editor ...
Field has worked for PBS since 2000.April 5, 2021PMJA Executive Director Terry Gildea will join WUNC
Gildea, who has led the organization since 2018, will be PD for the North Carolina station.April 5, 2021PBS, 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














