Programs/Content
Pipeline 2025: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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Our summary of national programs in the works provides details on 108 series and specials.
Obituaries
Ron Bornstein, Wisconsin pubcaster who changed NPR’s trajectory, dies at 91
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Though he’s often credited for saving NPR from bankruptcy in 1983, Bornstein’s influence on public broadcasting ran much deeper than his interim stint as NPR president.
About Current
Take a seat at the counter and we’ll dish up news that keeps you connected
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As public media’s “meeting place,” Current keeps you up to date on news you need to know — and ideas that inspire or challenge you.
Programs/Content
Pipeline 2024: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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Our annual look at national programs coming to public television includes 142 series and specials.
Featured in Category
At a fork in his career path, GBH’s Jon Abbott reflects on how pubmedia can evolve and innovate
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“If we’re going to learn and grow together, we have to do it together,” Abbott says, describing the philosophy that has guided his work.
Programs/Content
Pipeline 2023: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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Our annual look at national programs coming to public television includes 104 series and specials.
System/Policy
‘Challenging in all the right ways’: What our readers say about their best bosses
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Readers told us that they value bosses who are supportive and focus on developing talents.
System/Policy
Four station leaders share how they’re setting priorities after taking the reins
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GMs and CEOs who have stepped into their roles within the past two years told Current about how they’re seeking to build teams, improve workplace culture and strengthen community service.
Programs/Content
Pipeline 2022: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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This year’s Pipeline list includes 121 series and specials in the works for January 2022 and beyond.
System/Policy
Fear, personal interests often hinder station mergers
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Consultant and former pubmedia executive David Brugger discusses the complications that can doom potential deals.
ATSC 3.0
Watch our webinar about ATSC 3.0 and HD Radio
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We discuss these technologies with Steve Bass, CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting.
System/Policy
In PBS’ 50th year, Paula Kerger sets course to ‘speak to the moment of what is happening now’
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Instead of celebrating great moments of PBS’ history, 2020 has been a year to figure out what will “meet the needs of people right now,” says the organization’s president and CEO.
Programs/Content
Pipeline 2021: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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Current’s latest survey of new programs coming to public TV provides a snapshot of 117 productions in the works for national distribution.
Local That Works
Voice of San Diego’s guide to public schools gives audiences more of what they want
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“We have never produced a product that people were this excited about and wanted this much,” says Scott Lewis, VOSD’s chief editor.
Collaboration
Pennsylvania stations collaborate on multimedia response to opioid crisis
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Seven public stations wanted to demonstrate the difference public media could make in responding to a statewide epidemic. The content has helped generate more than 31,000 calls to a 1-800 help line.
Local That Works
KMUW’s ‘Democracy on Tap’ assembles new town square with happy-hour vibe
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Wichita is a ”big little city with real issues and ambitions,” says Sarah Jane Crespo. She created events where listeners learn about and discuss issues affecting the city.
People
Julian Wyllie joins Current’s reporting team
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He’ll report from Washington on public TV and CPB.
Programs/Content
Pipeline 2020: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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Get a preview of more than 90 documentaries, how-to shows, “Masterpiece” dramas and more heading to public TV in the next few years.
Obituaries
Rick Lewis, producer and manager who guided ‘Morning Edition,’ ‘Marketplace’ to air, dies at 71
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As manager of KLON, Lewis tried to build a “tiny jazz station” into a national producer.
Featured in Category
Dalton Delan leaves WETA after 21 years with station
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Delan is the second veteran WETA executive to move into a consulting role this year.