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.
Sesame Workshop announces co-distribution deal with Netflix, PBS Kids
Episodes of the 56th season of “Sesame Street” will be released simultaneously on Netflix, PBS stations and PBS Kids digital platforms.May 19, 2025Sesame Workshop employees approve vote for union representation
A new bargaining unit with 107 eligible workers voted to join OPEIU Local 153.May 16, 2025How vulnerable pubcasters are handling federal funding threats
“What we are now and what we would become and how we continue to serve the community is an unknown at this ...By Tyler Falk and Julian WyllieMay 16, 2025TPT furloughs staff working on ‘Skillsville,’ a Ready To Learn–funded program
The furloughs came after the Department of Education announced cuts to Ready To Learn.May 13, 2025Comings and goings: MPT hires VP of technology, NPR announces changes to Business Desk …
Maryland Public Television hired Ling Ling Sun as VP of technology.May 9, 2025CPB tells stations to stop Ready To Learn work following termination by Department of Education
The termination of the grant affects PBS and 44 stations, according to CPB.May 6, 2025In executive order, Trump demands CPB stop funding PBS, NPR
In response, CPB asserted that it is not subject to the president’s authority.May 2, 2025CPB grants Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom nearly $650,000
The grant will fund a video journalist, a project manager and four shared positions.May 1, 2025Comings and goings: EP to leave ‘1A’, Radio Milwaukee promotes staff …
Rupert Allman, the founding EP of “1A,” is leaving the program and producing station WAMU.April 30, 2025FEMA lifts hold on Next Generation Warning System grants
CPB announced the release of a 65-day hold on its NGWS funds along with new grants for four state networks and a ...April 25, 2025Cascade PBS Union highlights salary disparities in campaign for higher wages
The union representing 23 newsroom employees is making its case for pay increases through pickets and a petition shared with donors.April 21, 2025Comings and goings: Rhode Island public media group hires chief revenue officer, Baltimore Public Media ...
Richard Popovic will oversee fundraising and revenue strategies for Rhode Island PBS and The Public's Radio.April 16, 2025DOGE restructuring of NEH hits documentary and archival projects
Forthcoming series from Ken Burns and Sam Pollard and biopics from “American Masters” are among the public media productions listed in a ...April 15, 2025CPB promotes Kathy Merritt to COO, appoints additional EVPs
Merritt is currently chief of station and system strategies.April 11, 2025