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New history of public broadcasting to include expanded coverage of podcasts, digital media
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Current is happy to announce an update of our book A History of Public Broadcasting, with a projected publication date of 2021.
America's Public Television Stations
House budget proposes level funding for CPB in FY2021
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The bill also would provide $20 million for interconnection.
Quick Takes
Senate confirms nominations of two CPB Board members
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The Senate confirmed the nominations of Ruby Calvert and Laura Gore Ross Thursday.
System/Policy
Outsize spending on pubcasting in Utah backs state-spanning broadband services
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The Utah Education and Telehealth Network not only broadcasts on three TV channels but oversees a statewide broadband network that reaches more than 1,500 schools, libraries, hospitals, clinics and health departments.
Quick Takes
Texas lawmaker asks PBS to help restore service in Rio Grande Valley
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“This issue has been specific to the many in South Texas who still rely on antennas to view this station via airwaves,” Rep. Vicente Gonzalez wrote.
System/Policy
Commerce Committee sends on nominations of two CPB Board members
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If approved by the Senate, Ruby Calvert and Laura Gore Ross would serve on the board until 2022.
System/Policy
Trump nominates former Wyoming PBS leader for seat on CPB board
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If approved by the Senate, Ruby Calvert would serve for the remainder of a six-year term expiring Jan. 31, 2022.
System/Policy
International broadcaster MHz Networks ends search for new channel in D.C. area, announces signoff
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The owner of MHz Networks’ WNVC and WNVT sold the stations’ spectrum in last year’s FCC auction.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #17: ‘POV’ founder Marc Weiss
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Weiss discusses a career elevating the voices of “the poets and the prophets and the pamphleteers of our era.”