System/Policy
Union accuses KUOW of unfair labor practice
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The claim alleges that KUOW management’s decision to eliminate seven positions “interfered with, restrained, and/or coerced public employees” in their rights to collectively bargain.
Quick Takes
BizLab picks six stations to experiment with revenue strategies
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The stations will work with the WBUR innovation lab for six months.
System/Policy
KUT hires Austin newspaper editor as GM
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Debbie Hiott, a 26-year veteran of the Austin American-Statesman, signs on with the station Jan. 14.
Quick Takes
SAG-AFTRA membership expands at New York Public Radio
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Gothamist reporters are now part of a bargaining unit of station staff.
System/Policy
FCC takes new look at how it settles competing applications from noncoms
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A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking also suggests some changes affecting low-power FM broadcasters.
Quick Takes
New York’s WMHT expands Triple A service to new FM signal
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WMHT acquired an FM station in September that will now simulcast its WEXT signal.
Programs/Content
Alaska station’s forums ‘break down walls’ between community members
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The winner of Current’s Local That Works contest, Alaska Public Media’s “Community in Unity” events tackled topics including racism, immigration and incarceration.
System/Policy
Emily Donahue leaves Austin’s KUT for public-relations post
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Formerly news director at the station, Donahue will join Stratfor, a geopolitical intelligence firm.
Quick Takes
New NPR tool provides richer data about podcast listening
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Remote Audio Data aims to help podcast creators and advertisers better understand their audiences.