Mike Janssen, Author at Current

Pipeline 2023: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV

By Terry Fischer, Contributing Editor, Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | November 11, 2022

Our annual look at national programs coming to public television includes 104 series and specials.

Four station leaders share how they’re setting priorities after taking the reins

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor, Karen Everhart, Managing Editor, Julian Wyllie, Reporter and Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 26, 2022

GMs and CEOs who have stepped into their roles within the past two years told Current about how they’re seeking to build teams, improve workplace culture and strengthen community service.

Former Va. lieutenant governor sues New York Public Radio for defamation

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | August 11, 2022

A NYPR spokesperson told Current that Justin Fairfax’s complaint “is completely without merit.”

DEI leaders share best practices on strengthening your organization’s diversity efforts

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | April 4, 2022

Our webinar featured Whitney Maddox, NPR’s DEI manager, and Kim Salvaggio, chief DEI officer at Rocky Mountain Public Media.

With branded beers, stations invite new audiences to crack open a cold one

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | March 15, 2022

Three new beers run the gamut of styles and pay tribute to local broadcasters in liquid form.

Station Resource Group’s founders reflect on decades of helping public radio grow

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | March 2, 2022

As Tom Thomas and Terry Clifford step down as SRG’s leaders, they look back on their start in public radio, the creation of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, and SRG’s evolution since its birth in 1984.