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.
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.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, 2026Kevin 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.By Tyler FalkApril 15, 2026New York community radio stations plan merger
Radio Catskill and WIOX signed a memorandum of understanding to move forward with a merger.By Tyler FalkApril 3, 2026Judge 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.By Tyler FalkMarch 31, 2026Colorado public broadcasters explore merger
Rocky Mountain Public Media and the operator of KUNC have signed a nonbinding agreement to consider a merger.By Tyler FalkMarch 27, 2026Jordan Siegler named executive director of Wisconsin Public Media
“It is an incredible honor to be chosen to lead WPM, one of our state’s greatest public treasures,” he said.By Tyler FalkMarch 25, 2026WFUV GM Chuck Singleton to retire
“I believe strongly in succession planning, pushing the next generation forward, and fresh perspectives,” Singleton said.By Tyler FalkMarch 24, 2026CapRadio, KVIE settle radio tower dispute
The stations filed countering lawsuits in 2024 over ownership of the tower, which broadcasts CapRadio's main signal.By Tyler FalkMarch 17, 2026Utah Public Radio managers to retire
Tom Williams and Kerry Bringhurst will retire in the fall.By Tyler FalkMarch 16, 2026















