Quick Takes
Tennessee station reportedly fires journalist after complaints from state lawmakers
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The reporter’s story captured some candid remarks about proposed legislation that would affect transgender high-school students.
Development
Former employees describe end of Oregon call center
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Our coverage of the demise of Comnet Marketing Group brought responses from former staffers.
Development
NPR Board approves donations from overseas NPR One listeners
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The network had to change its bylaws to allow contributions directly from individuals.
Development
Podcasts’ strong ad sales help NPR reach second year of budget surplus
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“I think you can expect the growth that we saw to continue through the first quarter of 2017,” said Bryan Moffett, g.m. of National Public Media.
System/Policy
Coloradan seeks to serve fellow immigrants with low-power FM station
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KETO will broadcast in a variety of languages, aiming to help newcomers assimilate to life in their new country.
Development
Collapse of Oregon call center leaves public media in the lurch
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Comnet Marketing Group apparently shut down with little notice and murky explanations.
NPR
Reshuffling of NPR Music includes farewell to ‘Microphone Check’ team
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The network is also deepening partnerships with stations and filling new roles in the division.
Awards
Texas Tribune, ProPublica lead nonprofit ONA winners
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Two winning reports aired on public radio’s “Reveal” and “Marketplace.”