People
Deepa Fernandes joins ‘Here & Now’ as co-host
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“Her global-local perspective and experience are going to add tremendous value to our strong team at Here & Now,” said WBUR CCO Victor Hernandez.
System/Policy
KPBS will participate in American Press Institute program to reach diverse communities
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KPBS is one of five newsrooms that will “test new strategies to build relationships with underserved communities.”
Tech
NPR adds podcasts to YouTube
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“Following the global success of our Tiny Desk Concerts, we are excited for our podcasts to reach new audiences on YouTube,” said NPR’s Anya Grundmann.
People
Delaware Public Media hires Pete Booker as GM
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DPM President Jane C.W. Vincent is retiring but staying on in a development role.
System/Policy
WAMU’s SAG-AFTRA union secures first contract
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The contract was ratified nearly two years after WAMU employees voted to form a union.
People
Rosenthal returns to CIR as acting CEO after executive exodus
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With the former chief exec back at the helm, the investigative news organization has “no plans to change direction” following the sudden resignations of three executives.
People
Carlos Lando to step down as KUVO GM
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“Over the decades, Carlos has built KUVO Jazz to be a place of belonging for so many listeners, volunteers, and staff, uniting community, culture and music,” said Amanda Mountain, CEO of Rocky Mountain Public Media.
Programs/Content
‘Intelligence Squared Debates’ expands to deliver weekly episodes
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A decision to rethink the format gave producers flexibility to create episodes on hotly debated, timely topics.
Programs/Content
For midterms, America Amplified will use community engagement to answer questions about voting
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The project aims to give audiences and communities “information they need to participate in the midterm elections,” says Managing Editor Alisa Barba.
Programs/Content
Maryland Public Television provides free audio of public affairs programs to radio stations
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The MPT Regional Radio Service is distributing content to public and commercial stations.
People
NPR adds two co-hosts to ‘Planet Money’
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Jeff Guo and Nick Fountain join six other co-hosts on the economics show.
People
Ann Hume Wilson, KMFA executive director, to retire
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“With KMFA’s new home completed, and a new strategic plan initiated, it’s an ideal time to pass the baton to a new leader,” Wilson said.
People
Stephen Schram, Michigan Radio executive director, announces retirement
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Schram has led the Ann Arbor station since 2006.
Programs/Content
APMG cancels ‘In the Dark’ podcast, cuts 10 positions
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“We are no longer able to sustain support of In the Dark and we are immediately beginning to explore opportunities to find a new home — either for the entire enterprise, outside of APMG or for the talented journalists, within APMG,” a spokesperson said.
Programs/Content
Center for Investigative Reporting cuts 10 positions, citing revenue shortfall
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In addition to the cuts, the EP of CIR’s “Reveal” has also left the organization.
Development
NPR board passes ambitious plan to expand digital fundraising, podcast subscriptions
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“This is really the first step in the next 50 years of NPR,” said CEO John Lansing.
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.