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Author: Mike Janssen

Mike Janssen

Mike has held the role of digital editor since 2014. Before becoming editor, he covered public radio and digital initiatives in public media for Current. Mike has also written for a variety of publications as a freelancer, was a Public Media Corps fellow, and has hosted talk and music shows on community radio stations in the Washington, D.C., area. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing banjo, cooking, and making coffee and cocktails.

  • People

    Comings and goings: NPR VP leaves network, WXXI hires chief of staff …

    Keith Jenkins, VP of visuals and music strategy for NPR, left the network.
    By Julian Wyllie and Mike Janssen
    July 2, 2025
  • System/Policy
    Exterior view of Vilas Communication Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a large concrete and brick academic building with a cantilevered upper floor and tall vertical windows, partially obscured by leafy trees.

    Wisconsin Public Radio cuts staff, will end shows to reduce deficit

    The station also cited “pressures around state and federal funding” faced by public radio nationally.
    By Mike Janssen
    June 23, 2025
  • About CurrentPeople

    Karen Everhart named Current interim executive director

    The change follows the departure of former Executive Director Julie Drizin.
    By Mike Janssen
    April 8, 2025
  • System/Policy

    New York Public Radio cuts 21 positions

    The layoffs are the fourth round of cuts at the station in as many years.
    By Mike Janssen
    February 25, 2025
  • People

    NPR CDO Leora Hanser leaves for Planned Parenthood

    “I am humbled and thrilled to be joining Planned Parenthood at this critical time,” Hanser said in a press release.
    By Mike Janssen
    February 24, 2025
  • People
    Joseph Giraldi, COO of Sesame Workshop

    Comings and goings: Sesame Workshop names COO, NPR changes up Washington Desk …

    Joseph Giraldi's resume includes roles at Smithsonian Channel, Time Inc. and HBO.
    By Mike Janssen and Julian Wyllie
    January 8, 2025
  • Programs/Content

    Pipeline 2025: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV

    Our summary of national programs in the works provides details on 108 series and specials.
    By Karen Everhart, Mike Janssen and Terry Fischer
    November 11, 2024
  • System/Policy

    New York Public Radio cuts 26 positions, ends ‘Notes From America’

    The layoffs amount to a workforce reduction of 8.5% at the station, which faces a significant budget deficit.
    By Mike Janssen
    September 13, 2024
  • People

    How these new station leaders are expanding community service while managing change

    Four GMs and CEOs who started in their roles in 2023 discuss their priorities in uncertain times.
    By Tyler Falk, Austin Fuller, Mike Janssen and Julian Wyllie
    August 28, 2024
  • People

    RRC President Joanne Church dies at 75

    With her late husband Tom, Joanne Church "introduced audience research to public radio" by founding RRC in 1981.
    By Mike Janssen
    May 23, 2024
  • People

    Futuro Media names co-CEOs

    In their new roles, Marlon Bishop will also be Head of Podcasts and New Business, while Peniley Ramírez will serve as Head ...
    By Mike Janssen
    March 7, 2024
  • People

    Comings and goings: KQED hires VP of philanthropy, ‘NewsHour’ director retires …

    Lynne Slattery most recently worked at the Obama Foundation as director of development for Southern California and the Southwest.
    By Mike Janssen and Julian Wyllie
    March 6, 2024
  • People

    Natalie Pillsbury will lead PBS Western Reserve

    Pillsbury currently works as director of strategic content initiatives for Ideastream Public Media.
    By Mike Janssen
    March 5, 2024
  • System/Policy
    WAMU building

    WAMU will keep DCist.com online for another year

    “Establishing an appropriate home for an historic record such as this is a challenge facing many in the digital media space, and ...
    By Mike Janssen
    February 28, 2024
  • Tech

    Get tips on using generative AI to streamline workflows and boost creativity

    The webinar “Innovate With Current: A Live Users' Guide to Generative AI Tools” dove into the heart of how people in public ...
    By Mike Janssen and Julie Drizin
    February 1, 2024
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