Programs/Content
Watch the four finalists in our Local That Works contest
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The winner, chosen by the audience at the Public Radio Super-Regional conference, will get $5,000.
System/Policy
Money and history: Why some states lack public radio networks
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There’s no simple explanation of why some states have statewide public radio networks while others don’t. But a look at where networks have taken root does suggest a few key factors.
Programs/Content
Format spotlighting hip-hop, R&B will get tryout on three stations
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The stations will receive CPB grants to implement the new “Urban Alternative” format.
Quick Takes
Detroit fellowship program picks four reporters to cover food issues in city
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WDET and Feet in 2 Worlds are partnering on the fellowships.
People
NPR boosts Littleton to comms VP, KLRU appoints COO, and more comings and goings
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Emily Littleton has worked in communications at NPR for more than 20 years.
System/Policy
More than 40 NPR employees join peer group to help with harassment issues
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Speaking at a Freedom Forum Institute event Tuesday, members of a core organizing group described how they’re vetting and training the volunteer network.
Programs/Content
Outgoing host O’Riley: ‘I am ‘From the Top’’
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Citing a need to “adapt to the changing media landscape,” the public radio show focused on young classical performers will feature a series of guest hosts in place of Christopher O’Riley.
Programs/Content
Local That Works at the 2018 PMDMC
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Looking for some inspiration to apply for this year’s Local That Works contest? Hear from these stations at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference.
About Current
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 FY21
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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.”
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #16: Producer and station leader Marita Rivero
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“We like to talk about what the Ferguson police look like, but we don’t like so much turning around and seeing what our own boards look like.”
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #107: Accuracy matters more than ever — so check your facts
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No longer just for magazines or long-form projects, some public media newsrooms have begun to apply more robust fact-checking to their daily and feature work.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #15: Frank Blythe, early leader in Native-focused public TV
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“How are we educating the public if we can’t get a whole lot of outsiders looking at our films?”