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Mike Janssen

Mike Janssen

Digital Editor

mike@current.org

Phone: (202) 885-6419

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.

System/Policy

Michigan’s WCMU replaces classical music with news on weekdays

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | March 1, 2023

The Mount Pleasant station will offer classical on HD channels and as a digital stream.

People

Comings and goings: NPR shuffles correspondents, CRB Classical hires and promotes staffers …

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Julian Wyllie, Reporter | January 24, 2023

Frank Langfitt is leaving his London-based reporting position, which will be taken over by Lauren Frayer.

People

Sally Jo Fifer to leave ITVS

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | January 17, 2023

Fifer has led the San Francisco–based organization since 2001.

People

Anthony V. Hayes becomes CEO of WMHT Public Media

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | January 17, 2023

Hayes most recently served as GM and COO of New England Public Media.

People

Comings and goings: Veralyn Williams named ‘Code Switch’ EP, WMFE forms content leadership team …

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Julian Wyllie, Reporter | January 10, 2023

Williams succeeds Steve Drummond, who had served as EP of “Code Switch” since 2017.

System/Policy

We asked people why they left public media, and here’s what they told us

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | December 19, 2022

Here’s what we learned from our survey about why people leave public media, based on more than 300 responses.

Programs/Content

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.

System/Policy

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.

System/Policy

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.”

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