Author: Liz Shoemaker
Liz Shoemaker is a rising senior Media Studies and Politics major at The Catholic University of America. Liz previously wrote for the Catholic University magazine and has worked in both government and public relations. When she's not busy interning or studying, Liz is very involved in the Washington, D.C., Ultimate Frisbee community.
Record-setting BTS Tiny Desk inspires donations to public radio
In just 25 minutes, the video broke the record for the most-viewed Tiny Desk performance within 24 hours of premiering.September 22, 2020MPT enlists Firelight Films for documentaries on iconic Marylanders
"I couldn't have dreamt of two better subjects for films," says Firelight's Stanley Nelson.August 12, 2019With digital-first experiment, Florida station zeroes in on climate change
The debut issue of WJCT's "Adapt" featured stories, videos and interviews on topics including seabirds, eco-friendly homes and carbon dioxide emissions.August 7, 2019With CPB support, WUCF will expand video series about emergency responders
The Florida station launched "Meet the Helpers" locally in 2016 after the Pulse nightclub shooting.July 25, 2019Colorado Triple A station rebrands in bid for younger audience
Colorado Public Radio's research had found that "OpenAir," the station's former brand, wasn't resonating with listeners.July 25, 2019How Instagram gave students a new way to report for ‘PBS NewsHour’
The goal of the project was "to infuse Instagram with original news reporting created by teens for teens."July 18, 2019‘Death, Sex & Money’ rewards new donors with opportunity to break a sweat
“There’s something humbling and humiliating about a group exercise class,” said host Anna Sale. “We thought, let’s just get together and do ...June 21, 2019‘Molly of Denali’ ties podcast to broadcast
An eight-episode prequel is setting the stage for the PBS Kids show's July premiere.June 21, 2019Fan’s collection of 8,000 cassettes preserves unique era in Princeton station’s history
“Imagine if someone offered you a photo album that was filled with pictures of you and your family from the last 20 ...June 13, 2019Mountain West News Bureau expands coverage to Nevada with addition of KUNR
KUNR becomes the sixth station in the CPB-backed regional collaboration.May 30, 2019