Author: Tyler Falk
Overhauled NPR dues model provides incentives for closer collaboration
Stations can opt into tiers that provide discounts for working with NPR on donor communication, among other activities.NPR reduces staff through layoffs, buyouts
The job cuts will reduce NPR's content division by about 4%.WFSU GM David Mullins to retire
Mullins has led the station for more than a decade.NPR turns to buyout program amid revenue decline
CEO Katherine Maher also announced a newsroom reorganization and leadership changes.Kimberly Adams named ‘Marketplace Morning Report’ host
"I’m excited and honored to usher in this new moment for Marketplace and our listeners,” Adams said.Ocean State Media employees plan to form union
“We want a culture that is collaborative, equitable and inclusive,” the employees said in a petition.Consultant suggests Jefferson Public Radio ‘spin off’ from university licensee
Southern Oregon University is operating with a $12.5 million deficit due to rising expenses and enrollment declines.Chicago Public Media doubles support for statehouse reporting collaborative
CPM's increased support will reduce costs for other participating stations.Frank Maranzino named leader of CapRadio
Maranzino has led the station on an interim basis for more than two years.Jody Hamblett steps down as WUOT GM
She is moving to South Carolina to be closer to family.NPR lands ‘remarkable’ $113M in gifts from two donors
The gifts include the largest ever to NPR from a living donor.Kevin Klose, former NPR president, dies at 85
Klose was “unrepentantly idealistic about the role of public media in a democracy,” said NPR CEO Katherine Maher.New York community radio stations plan merger
Radio Catskill and WIOX signed a memorandum of understanding to move forward with a merger.Judge rules Trump order barring NPR, PBS funding unconstitutional
U.S. District Court Judge Randolph Moss found that President Trump unlawfully instructed federal agencies to terminate funding to NPR and PBS.Colorado public broadcasters explore merger
Rocky Mountain Public Media and the operator of KUNC have signed a nonbinding agreement to consider a merger.
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