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Author: Mike Janssen

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.

  • System/Policy
    White cubes with stick-figure person icons are arranged in a grid on a bright yellow background. Several cubes have fallen away from the group, and three of them are marked with large red Xs, symbolizing layoffs or people being removed from a workforce

    What our survey of laid-off pubmedia workers reveals about cuts and their fallout

    Respondents to our survey reported abrupt notice and a toll on their mental and financial well-being.
    By Mike Janssen
    March 9, 2026
  • System/Policy
    Composite image showing four photos arranged in a two-by-two grid. Top left: Jess Berg, a woman with long blond hair. smiles. Top right: Fieta Robinson, a woman with long curly hair and a flower tucked behind her ear, smiles while standing near a window with soft indoor light. Bottom left: Ann Alquist, a woman with short dark hair and large hoop earrings, smiles in a softly lit hallway or office interior. Bottom right: Bryant Denton holds a microphone while speaking onstage in front of a mural-like background.

    How four public media workers are navigating life after layoffs

    Losing a job is “all the emotions you could possibly feel, and you’ve got to work through it and get through it ...
    By Julian Wyllie, Francisco Rodriguez, Mike Janssen and Walker Whalen
    March 9, 2026
  • People
    Headshot of KVMR GM Luis Estrada, wearing a gray hat and headphones in a studio

    Luis Estrada to lead KVMR Community Radio

    Estrada has worked at KPBS in San Diego for more than 11 years, most recently as member acquisition manager and senior producer.
    By Mike Janssen
    February 23, 2026
  • People
    Headshot of Chris McBride, GM of KCBX

    KCBX names Chris McBride GM

    McBride succeeds Frank Lanzone, who has led the California station since 1980.
    By Mike Janssen
    February 17, 2026
  • 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
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