American Public Media
Reorganization at American Public Media Group combines APM, MPR
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Dave Kansas will leave his position as president of American Public Media as part of the restructuring.
Programs/Content
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations cancels ‘All IN’ talk show
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“Based on projected funding, we had anticipated a longer run,” said Mark Newman, IPBS’ executive director.
People
Sam Sanders to create and host culture podcast for Vox Media
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“Getting the chance to showcase and work alongside the journalists I’ve been trying to keep up with for so long is more than just a dream come true; it’s a match made in heaven,” Sanders said.
People
‘The Daily’ adds Sabrina Tavernise as host
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Tavernise will share hosting duties with Michael Barbaro.
Diversity in Public Media
How the pandemic has created challenges for PRX’s DEI director
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“When you’re at home, how do you engage in difference?” asks Byron Green, who joined PRX in April 2021. “How do you engage across differences at large?”
People
Sam Sanders signs off from NPR’s ‘It’s Been a Minute’
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“I’m taking about a month off, and then I’ll be making something new again,” Sanders said.
People
Mark Vogelzang will lead Nevada Public Radio
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Vogelzang recently served as interim CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio.
System/Policy
Union sees headway on DEI goals at NPR but highlights ‘a lot more work to do’
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NPR’s SAG-AFTRA union issued a mixed progress report this month on its demands for addressing diversity issues within the network.
System/Policy
SAG-AFTRA union reaches settlement with New York Public Radio
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The settlement includes a wage increase and “enhancements to NYPR’s parental leave policy.”
People
Chris Bolt named GM of WAER
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Bolt has worked as the station’s director of news and public affairs since 1995.
System/Policy
CPB grant supports increased security for NPR staff in Ukraine
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NPR began rotating hosts and other staffers from its newsmagazines and international desk through Ukraine in January.
System/Policy
Board of regents approves Iowa Public Radio ownership transfer
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“It’s extraordinarily complex, but we’re finally getting there,” said Michael Richards, board president.
People
KTNA taps brewer as new GM
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Brian Robison has worked at Denali Brewing Co. for the last decade.
Programs/Content
CPB grant kickstarts second ‘1A’ collaborative project
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“We’re trying to get inside the minds of most Americans in terms of how they now view the systems that return a democratically elected government.”
System/Policy
University licensee to vote on proposed ownership transfer for Iowa Public Radio
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A vote of approval by the Iowa Board of Regents would be the first step in a plan for IPR to operate independently.
Obituaries
Victor Holliday, longtime producer of on-air fundraising for NPR, dies at 61
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“When Victor walked into the room, the whole room just lit up.”
People
Judith Smelser takes permanent role as WMFE GM
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Smelser has served as interim GM since September.
People
Kurt Wilson to leave station manager role at WHQR
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Wilson has led the station since March 2020.
System/Policy
Bill in legislature seeks to put Iowa PBS content in public domain
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“The bill as written would make it impossible for us to defend or protect any of the existing contracts that we have on all of the productions that we do,” said Susan Ramsey, director of communications for Iowa PBS.