About Current
This is the test of the emergency broadcast system
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Public media is proving how nimble our people can be when life demands that we pivot. Journalists are truly first responders now.
Programs/Content
How public service media is rising to the coronavirus crisis
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We’re tracking the programs, collaborations, events and initiatives prompted by the pandemic.
System/Policy
How to fight Trump’s ‘Capitol punishment’ for public media
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When racist radio host Rush Limbaugh gets a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a standing ovation in Congress, Current’s executive director is worried that this year’s lobbying effort may not be enough to save federal funding for public broadcasting.
About Current
Current kicks off 2020 with NewsMatch boost to pubmedia coverage
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Together, we raised more than $60,000 to support our service to public media.
Exit Interviews
James Morgese: ‘Respect the core mission, vision and values that got us to this point over time’
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Let the values that have defined public broadcasting’s services to the American public guide your work, says the outgoing GM of PBS Utah.
About Current
Letter from our executive director: Public media saved my life
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If you asked how you could help our executive director after she was hit by a car, here’s her suggestion.
Exit Interviews
Mary Anne Alhadeff on a ‘life well spent’ in public media
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The outgoing CEO of KERA reflects on women in leadership roles, the need to collaborate, and why you should never tape a program on the first day of daylight saving time.
Exit Interviews
Nancy Dobbs: ‘We’re in the business of getting people to care about and engage in their community’
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“There needs to be a change of mindset about how we collectively serve the public,” says the outgoing CEO of Northern California Public Media.
Exit Interviews
Lloyd Wright: ‘In order to lead, you must serve’
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“I give a lot of credit to those around me who have helped make WFYI and me successful,” says Wright, who recently retired as president of the Indianapolis stations.