Programs/Content
Marfa Public Radio podcast turns dull documents into bedtime fare
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“Marfa Public Radio Puts You to Sleep” featured somnolent readings of the Public Broadcasting Act, NPR’s style guide and more.
Programs/Content
WFIU podcast explores broader implications of death penalty executions carried out in 2020
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“Rush to Kill” digs into a complex national story that consumed WFIU’s news team during the last months of the Trump administration.
Programs/Content
Not in Our Town film highlights power of Pittsburgh’s response to 2018 shooting
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“Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life” focuses on what communities can do to eradicate hate and bigotry, says filmmaker Patrice O’Neill.
System/Policy
Research demonstrates success of StoryCorps project that bridges political differences
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One Small Step, which pairs strangers with opposing views to engage in a nonpolitical conversation, is helping participants develop greater empathy for people with different perspectives.
Programs/Content
KQED’s ‘Forum’ extends on-air community with Discord server
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The call-in show has attracted about 800 users to the social platform and hopes to help other stations with their own efforts.