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.
Comings and goings: Michigan Public names associate GM, KERA appoints Texas Newsroom managing editor …
Zoe Clark, who joined Michigan Public in 2006, was promoted to associate GM.October 22, 2025State legislature cuts funding for Michigan Learning Channel
The initiative formally launched in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic and had continued to receive funding from the state.October 20, 2025Northwest Public Broadcasting to downsize public TV operations, cut staff
The university licensee aims to cut annual costs by $1.8 million and is weighing next steps for KWSU’s license.October 16, 2025David McGowan to retire as CEO of WJCT Public Media
“Serving WJCT Public Media through this period of growth has been a tremendous honor,” McGowan said.October 14, 2025Comings and goings: PBS board elects chair, NPR podcast exec leaves for Apple …
Catherine Robb, a media attorney and counsel for Haynes and Boone, LLP, was named chair of the PBS board of directors.October 9, 2025New Mexico governor approves emergency funds for public media
The state will provide $6 million in additional funding to New Mexico stations to make up for the loss of federal funding.October 6, 2025Comings and goings: Miles Parks named co-host of ‘NPR Politics Podcast,’ Doug Mitchell leaves NPR ...
Miles Parks, who will continue reporting for the Washington Desk, joined the co-host team Wednesday.October 3, 2025Prairie Public lays off employees, cuts open positions
The state network in North Dakota is dealing with the loss of both state and federal funding.October 1, 2025GBH launches $225M fundraising campaign in the wake of federal funding cuts
The station is looking to raise the funds over the next three years.October 1, 2025Carlton Wing named Arkansas PBS CEO
Wing previously served in the Arkansas House of Representatives.September 29, 2025Comings and goings: WXXI GM to retire, EIC leaves WNYC …
Susan Rogers is retiring as EVP and GM of WXXI in Rochester, N.Y.September 29, 2025WNET will cut staff, costs following loss of federal funding
CEO Neal Shapiro said in a memo that the organization is “carefully reducing some programs and services to create meaningful savings, while ...September 26, 2025WTTW cuts staffers, scales back ‘Chicago Stories,’ employees say
The station reduced staffing on its news program Chicago Tonight and cut episodes of Chicago Stories, according to station employees.September 26, 2025Licensee of WSRE ends PBS affiliation, moves to decertify foundation
Trustees at Pensacola State College in Florida voted to end WSRE’s PBS affiliation after fiscal year 2026.September 25, 2025WNET will not renew operating agreement with state government for NJ PBS
“WNET is committed to supporting the state through this transition and looks forward to collaborating with New Jersey–based institutions interested in operating ...September 23, 2025















