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Tammy Terwelp named CEO of KUNC
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Terwelp comes from Aspen Public Radio, where she is executive director.
People
NPR hires chief legal officer
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Elizabeth Allen, a former chief legal officer for Gannett, has experience “leading and guiding the kinds of strategic business decision making we need to do as we move NPR forward,” CEO John Lansing said.
System/Policy
New agreement gives KALW nonprofit more control of station
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The San Francisco station plans to transition some contract workers to full-time.
Tech
Public media owners agree to sell Pocket Casts podcast platform
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The plan to sell Pocket Casts is in “early stages of development,” according to an NPR spokesperson.
Programs/Content
Public radio stations call on New York Times to take responsibility for ‘lapses in judgment’
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Station leaders and the Public Radio Program Directors Association are questioning the Times’ damage control related to its podcast “Caliphate.”
People
Robert Siegel tests positive for COVID-19
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The former “All Things Considered” host said he has a “pretty mild” case.
People
NPR appoints Leora Hanser as development chief
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“Her twenty-year career has been driven by a passion for public service, in pursuit of equity and equality for all,” said CEO John Lansing.
People
Chuck Holmes leaves WBHM to lead humanities organization
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“I depart knowing that WBHM is in eminently skilled hands,” Holmes told staff.
System/Policy
Relief bill would give university licensees access to PPP loans
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Hundreds of previously ineligible stations would have access to the financial assistance if the bill is signed into law.