Author: Tyler Falk
Tyler Falk covers public radio for Current. He has more than 10 years of digital journalism experience at outlets including Grist, The Atlantic Cities and SmartPlanet.
Jordan Siegler named executive director of Wisconsin Public Media
“It is an incredible honor to be chosen to lead WPM, one of our state’s greatest public treasures,” he said.By Tyler FalkMarch 25, 2026WFUV GM Chuck Singleton to retire
“I believe strongly in succession planning, pushing the next generation forward, and fresh perspectives,” Singleton said.By Tyler FalkMarch 24, 2026CapRadio, KVIE settle radio tower dispute
The stations filed countering lawsuits in 2024 over ownership of the tower, which broadcasts CapRadio's main signal.By Tyler FalkMarch 17, 2026Utah Public Radio managers to retire
Tom Williams and Kerry Bringhurst will retire in the fall.By Tyler FalkMarch 16, 2026WUSF names Leslie Laney GM
Laney is currently station manager for WUSF.By Tyler FalkDecember 19, 2025After uncertain start, Public Media Infrastructure charts a path forward
With the legal dispute between NPR and CPB settled, PMI's leaders discuss their plans for providing new distribution services to public media.By Tyler FalkDecember 18, 2025AIR receives five-year, $1.5M Ford Foundation grant
The organization is looking to use the funds to increase staffing capacity, expand initiatives and bolster infrastructure.By Tyler FalkDecember 11, 2025Public Media Bridge Fund announces initial round of grants
The fund will provide $26 million to 74 public media organizations.By Tyler FalkDecember 9, 2025CPB awards $4 million to expand rural reporting
The grants will go to public radio and television stations in eight states.By Tyler FalkDecember 5, 2025WORT lays off staff due to budget shortfall
The community radio station is out more than $110,000 following the loss of its federal funding.By Tyler FalkDecember 3, 2025WITF parent company gifts newspaper to nonprofit led by David Greene
Greene said he plans to have an “ambitious philanthropic strategy from day one" and will also consider "ways to rebuild trust.”By Tyler FalkDecember 2, 2025NPR reports ‘exceptional’ performance of digital revenue-sharing programs
Proceeds from NPR Network donations and podcast subscriptions will be distributed to stations in January.By Tyler FalkNovember 25, 2025Public radio gets back in the game with ‘Sports in America’
More than 60 stations are carrying the program hosted by David Greene.By Tyler FalkNovember 21, 2025CPB, NPR settle interconnection dispute
NPR and Public Media Infrastructure will both receive interconnection funding.By Tyler FalkNovember 17, 2025NPR hires Rachel Evans as CDO
“I'm especially passionate about the opportunity to support public radio stations that are lifelines for communities across America,” Evans said.By Tyler FalkNovember 6, 2025













