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.
University sells radio station to Lehigh Valley Public Media
LVPM has managed WLVR-FM since 2019.By Tyler FalkJune 11, 2026NPR hires Nadine Zylstra as CCO
Zylstra comes to NPR from Pinterest and was a previous VP at Sesame Workshop.By Tyler FalkJune 8, 2026New partnership preserves PBS on Ohio’s WBGU
WBGU had previously announced that it would end its PBS affiliation at the end of June.By Tyler FalkJune 8, 2026‘Circle Round’ co-founders leave WBUR after feeling that they were ‘not a priority’
The co-founders are going independent to start their own podcast for kids.By Tyler FalkJune 4, 2026Overhauled 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.By Tyler FalkJune 3, 2026NPR reduces staff through layoffs, buyouts
The job cuts will reduce NPR's content division by about 4%.By Tyler FalkMay 27, 2026WFSU GM David Mullins to retire
Mullins has led the station for more than a decade.By Tyler FalkMay 22, 2026NPR turns to buyout program amid revenue decline
CEO Katherine Maher also announced a newsroom reorganization and leadership changes.By Tyler FalkMay 18, 2026Kimberly Adams named ‘Marketplace Morning Report’ host
"I’m excited and honored to usher in this new moment for Marketplace and our listeners,” Adams said.By Tyler FalkMay 7, 2026Ocean State Media employees plan to form union
“We want a culture that is collaborative, equitable and inclusive,” the employees said in a petition.By Tyler FalkMay 7, 2026Consultant 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.By Tyler FalkMay 6, 2026Chicago Public Media doubles support for statehouse reporting collaborative
CPM's increased support will reduce costs for other participating stations.By Tyler FalkApril 30, 2026Frank Maranzino named leader of CapRadio
Maranzino has led the station on an interim basis for more than two years.By Tyler FalkApril 21, 2026Jody Hamblett steps down as WUOT GM
She is moving to South Carolina to be closer to family.By Tyler FalkApril 17, 2026NPR lands ‘remarkable’ $113M in gifts from two donors
The gifts include the largest ever to NPR from a living donor.By Tyler FalkApril 16, 2026














