Author: Leigh Giangreco
Leigh Giangreco is a freelance reporter based in Chicago. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Politico, Smithsonian Magazine and Bloomberg Citylab.
WVIK to separate news and classical formats
The audience for midday classical music has been declining for the past five years, according to GM Jay Pearce.March 22, 2022Connie Goldman, former MPR reporter and ‘ATC’ host, dies at 91
“When I think of Connie, I think of somebody who was buoyant, bubbly and excited even if people were depressed and concerned ...March 17, 2022Ohio news collaboration seeks to fill coverage gaps, understand community needs
The Ohio Newsroom, a project among the state's public radio stations, already has four CPB-funded freelancers on board assisting with reporting and ...March 16, 2022Carrie Storer to step down as NPR HR chief
Selyn Hong will take on Storer's role March 28.March 14, 2022Wisconsin Public Radio’s Michael Arnold will resign in April
"I never thought that I would be part of the Great Resignation, but I am, and it's actually kind of exciting," Arnold ...March 11, 2022Reorganization at American Public Media Group combines APM, MPR
Dave Kansas will leave his position as president of American Public Media as part of the restructuring.March 11, 2022Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations cancels ‘All IN’ talk show
"Based on projected funding, we had anticipated a longer run," said Mark Newman, IPBS’ executive director.March 8, 2022Sam Sanders to create and host culture podcast for Vox Media
"Getting the chance to showcase and work alongside the journalists I’ve been trying to keep up with for so long is more ...March 8, 2022‘The Daily’ adds Sabrina Tavernise as host
Tavernise will share hosting duties with Michael Barbaro.March 4, 2022How the pandemic has created challenges for PRX’s DEI director
"When you're at home, how do you engage in difference?" asks Byron Green, who joined PRX in April 2021. "How do you ...March 3, 2022Sam Sanders signs off from NPR’s ‘It’s Been a Minute’
“I'm taking about a month off, and then I'll be making something new again,” Sanders said.March 1, 2022Mark Vogelzang will lead Nevada Public Radio
Vogelzang recently served as interim CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio.March 1, 2022Union sees headway on DEI goals at NPR but highlights ‘a lot more work to ...
NPR's SAG-AFTRA union issued a mixed progress report this month on its demands for addressing diversity issues within the network.February 28, 2022SAG-AFTRA union reaches settlement with New York Public Radio
The settlement includes a wage increase and "enhancements to NYPR's parental leave policy."February 28, 2022