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.
CPB 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, 2025Comings 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, 2025














