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Mike joined Current as its first digital editor in 2014 and began writing for Current in 2000, covering primarily public radio and digital initiatives in public media. Mike has also written for a variety of publications as a freelancer, was a fellow with the National Black Programming Consortium's Public Media Corps from 2010-11 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.
There’s no simple explanation of why some states have statewide public radio networks while others don’t. But a look at where networks have taken root does suggest a few key factors.
The stations will receive CPB grants to implement the new “Urban Alternative” format.
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From Guglielmo Marconi to Jarl Mohn, dive into our multimedia roundup of public media’s milestones and lesser-known escapades.
Emily Littleton has worked in communications at NPR for more than 20 years.
Speaking at a Freedom Forum Institute event Tuesday, members of a core organizing group described how they’re vetting and training the volunteer network.
Citing a need to “adapt to the changing media landscape,” the public radio show focused on young classical performers will feature a series of guest hosts in place of Christopher O’Riley.
Current is happy to announce an update of our book A History of Public Broadcasting, with a projected publication date of 2021.
The bill also would provide $20 million for interconnection.