People
Kevin Crane named station manager of WHQR Public Media
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Crane previously worked for Nashville Public Television.
People
B.A. Parker joins NPR’s ‘Code Switch’ as host
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Parker will begin hosting the show with Gene Demby in July.
Development
Minnesota Public Radio receives $56M gift for classical music
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The donation is the largest in the organization’s 55-year history.
People
Juana Summers to host NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’ and ‘Consider This’
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Summers begins on air June 27.
People
Stephanie Horton named GM of Colorado Springs–based music stations
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“It is an absolute privilege to serve not only KCME, Jazz 93.5 and their remarkable team, but all music lovers in the Pikes Peak Region and beyond.”
Programs/Content
APMG reveals plan to disband APM Reports while leaving many details undecided
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Top execs have signaled plans for reorganization and possible job cuts for the award-winning investigative unit.
System/Policy
WYPR, news startup agree to editorial, operational partnership
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WYPR and The Baltimore Banner plan to collaborate on news coverage while exploring ways to integrate their operations.
Development
St. Louis Public Radio fundraiser takes flight for bird safety
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The station raised more than $26,000 to help equip its headquarters with bird-safety features.