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: NPR names ‘Weekend Edition’ EP, NYPR hires COO/CFO …
NPR named Evie Stone EP of “Weekend Edition” and “Up First Saturday.”April 10, 2025Comings and goings: Firelight Media hires CEO, Houston Public Media appoints GM …
Loira Limbal will take over for Marcia Smith as CEO of Firelight Media.April 3, 2025‘GBH News Rooted’ reimagines ‘Basic Black’ as digital-first series, continues focus on Black audience
The reboot of the long-running television series is looking to build an audience of online viewers who are less interested in appointment ...March 31, 2025Comings and goings: Blue Ridge Public Radio hires CEO, WNET appoints GM …
Blue Ridge Public Radio hired Ele Ellis as CEO and GM.March 27, 2025Comings and goings: CPB appoints VP, PBS announces board changes …
Clayton Barsoum was promoted to VP of government and external affairs at CPB.March 24, 2025Judge declines to force FEMA to release NGWS funds
The federal judge, nominated by President Trump in 2017, said CPB failed to show that not restoring the funds immediately would harm ...March 18, 2025TPT to present ‘mosaic of storytelling’ that reflects on America’s founding
Six projects in R&D look at the state’s history, culture and civic life within the framework of the 250th anniversary of the ...March 17, 2025Comings and goings: Maryland Public Television appoints CEO, Diane Rehm accepts buyout from WAMU …
Steven Schupak was named president and CEO of Maryland Public Television.March 17, 2025PBS floats 2026 dues proposal as CEO prepares case for House DOGE hearing
President Paula Kerger says her congressional testimony will “at least try to make our case directly to Congress” for continuing CPB’s ...March 14, 2025CPB sues FEMA for ‘unlawful’ hold on Next Generation Warning System funds
CPB’s lawsuit asks FEMA to lift its freeze on the funding, which helps stations complete public safety infrastructure projects.March 14, 2025NJ PBS reduces staff amid uncertain state funding, challenges at WNET
The organization laid off members of its broadcast and digital news teams.March 12, 2025Legislature upholds level funding for South Dakota Public Broadcasting
A committee voted to reject cuts proposed by former Gov. Kristi Noem.March 11, 2025Sesame Workshop announces layoffs, citing federal funding and distribution limbo
A spokesperson said the “changing media and funding landscape” also prompted the decision.March 5, 2025Comings and goings: Bohdan Zachary joins AZPM, OPB’s Morgan Holm to retire …
Zachary, former GM of Milwaukee PBS, joined Arizona Public Media’s C-suite.March 5, 2025CPB asks stations to pause Next Generation Warning System projects, citing holdup of FEMA funds
“We recognize the difficulty of the stations’ situations, and we are exploring all avenues to move forward expeditiously,” a CPB spokesperson said.February 24, 2025