System/Policy
House approves $535M for FY26 CPB appropriation
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Last year, a subcommittee had recommended zeroing out public media funding.
People
Jennifer Gordon named CEO of WTVP
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Gordon acknowledged the station’s financial difficulties and said she aims to lead with transparency.
People
Comings and goings: Maryland Public Television appoints CFO, WYSO adds to newsroom …
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Patricia Fitzhugh was hired as VP and CFO for Maryland Public Television.
System/Policy
Sesame Workshop writers union seeks streaming residuals, paid parental leave and protections from AI
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The writers, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, are hoping to reach a new deal before the current season of “Sesame Street” ends.
System/Policy
Biden recommends $595M in FY27 funding for public broadcasting
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If approved, the appropriation would be a record sum for CPB.
Programs/Content
‘Frontline’ film ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ wins Oscar for best documentary
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The Academy Award was a first for the GBH investigative series.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: KQED hires VP of philanthropy, ‘NewsHour’ director retires …
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Lynne Slattery most recently worked at the Obama Foundation as director of development for Southern California and the Southwest.
People
Comings and goings: CPB hires general counsel, NETA EVP plans to retire …
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Evan Slavitt will step in as SVP and general counsel for CPB.
People
Helen Barrington named GM of KAZU
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Barrington succeeds Mik Benedek, who retired from the position.
People
Texas Public Radio CEO Joyce Slocum enters hospice care
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Slocum, who became TPR’s leader in 2014, has colon cancer.
Tech
With help from ATSC 3.0, public media answers FCC’s call for partners in wireless emergency alerts initiative
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PBS North Carolina and WHUT in Washington, D.C., among others, can leverage ATSC 3.0 technology to provide geotargeted emergency alerts.
People
Comings and goings: Chris Hastings named editor-in-chief of World, Feet in 2 Worlds announces leadership change …
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Hastings, who has been EP of World since 2012, added editor-in-chief to his title.
People
Comings and goings: Members join NPR board, CDP president adds CEO title …
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Station leaders from KOSU and WKAR were seated on NPR’s board of directors.
People
Comings and goings: Former Vermont Public CEO joins Center for Community News, NPR announces changes on National Desk …
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Scott Finn will help public media stations work with student-created journalism outlets at colleges and universities.
People
Steve Youngwood steps down as CEO of Sesame Workshop
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Youngwood has led the nonprofit children’s media organization since January 2021.
People
Comings and goings: NPR ‘founding mother’ Linda Wertheimer retires, WMFE staffs new program …
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Linda Wertheimer has been with NPR since 1971.
People
Comings and goings: Connecticut Public appoints CCO, WHRO hires news VP …
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Vanessa de la Torre was promoted to CCO of Connecticut Public.
Programs/Content
GBH News to launch Equity and Justice reporting unit
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A grant from the Barr Foundation provides “seed funding” for GBH News to build the “capacity and intention to support this work in perpetuity,” says Executive Editor Lee Hill.
People
NPR appoints Katherine Maher as president and CEO
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Maher will take over for outgoing CEO John Lansing, who plans to retire.
People
Scott Woelfel named GM for Arizona PBS
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Woelfel succeeds Adrienne Fairwell, who departed last year for South Carolina ETV.