Programs/Content
API microgrants boost public radio stations’ election coverage
|
The funded projects seek to “cater creatively to the local information needs of voters or tackle misinformation directly.”
People
‘Here & Now’ co-host is stepping down
|
“I’m ready to take a little break from the Here and Now, if you will, and prepare for my next challenge,” he said.
System/Policy
Ohio stations move forward with news collaborative
|
A CPB grant will help the three stations develop a business and sustainability plan.
System/Policy
Staffers at WAMU and WBGO seek recognition of unions
|
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is representing both groups.
Development
Houston Public Media to receive its largest-ever gift
|
The planned gift was made as part of a larger university fundraising campaign.
System/Policy
Staffers at The Current, Classical MPR look to unionize
|
The efforts come amid personnel controversies and calls for change within the broader organization.
Programs/Content
Programmers are filling holes left by ‘Live From Here’ — and some want more choices
|
As stations turn to local music shows and national talk and entertainment offerings, “everyone’s looking for a hit.”
System/Policy
Tim Eby is out as St. Louis Public Radio GM
|
A spokesperson for the station’s licensee said in a statement that the leadership change “represents the first step toward resetting the direction and operation of the station to more closely align with the mission and values of the university.”
People
American Public Media Group CEO Jon McTaggart will step down
|
McTaggart will continue to lead the organization until a successor is in place.