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.
Programs/Content
With Nieman fellowship, NPR’s Anjuli Sastry will tell immigrants’ stories, create mentorship guide
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The “It’s Been a Minute” producer is one of 12 Nieman Visiting Fellows for 2021 and the only one working in public radio.
System/Policy
How Celeste Headlee’s ‘safe space’ for colleagues became a movement against racism in public radio
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Colleagues who convened for Zoom chats evolved into a group pushing for change at stations and networks.
System/Policy
Staffers at WAMU approve joining SAG-AFTRA union
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An executive at WAMU’s licensee said that an agreement may not be in place until 2022.
System/Policy
Public Media for All campaign gives participants ‘something to aspire to’
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Led by people of color in public media, the coalition has gained pledges from nearly two dozen stations and national organizations to commit to changes focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Obituaries
Hannah Colton, news director and reporter at KUNM, dies at 29
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“Hannah loved being a reporter. She was a gifted storyteller. She was great at meeting people and talking with them, asking good questions and really listening to the answers.”
Programs/Content
Alec Baldwin is moving his podcast from WNYC to iHeartRadio
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The last episode of “Here’s the Thing” as a WNYC podcast was released this week.
People
Longtime KQED host Michael Krasny announces retirement
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Kransy has hosted KQED’s “Forum” since 1993.
Programs/Content
Film explores ‘quiet revolutionary’ behind groundbreaking TV show of Black culture
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“Ellis Haizlip ensured that the revolution would be televised, and the revolution was ‘Soul!’”
Programs/Content
‘Code Switch,’ ‘Throughline’ podcasts will join NPR’s radio portfolio
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“We believe both shows will tell some of our nation’s most important stories and provide programming for your audiences that is relevant and engaging,” said NPR’s Andrew Haden.
System/Policy
WBGO staffers form union
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The SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit became official through a card check agreement with management.
Local That Works
Sahan Journal wins 2020 Local that Works contest
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The nonprofit news organization won $20,000 in Current’s annual competition.
Programs/Content
API microgrants boost public radio stations’ election coverage
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The funded projects seek to “cater creatively to the local information needs of voters or tackle misinformation directly.”
People
‘Here & Now’ co-host is stepping down
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“I’m ready to take a little break from the Here and Now, if you will, and prepare for my next challenge,” he said.
System/Policy
Ohio stations move forward with news collaborative
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A CPB grant will help the three stations develop a business and sustainability plan.
System/Policy
Staffers at WAMU and WBGO seek recognition of unions
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The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is representing both groups.
Development
Houston Public Media to receive its largest-ever gift
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The planned gift was made as part of a larger university fundraising campaign.
System/Policy
Staffers at The Current, Classical MPR look to unionize
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The efforts come amid personnel controversies and calls for change within the broader organization.
Programs/Content
Programmers are filling holes left by ‘Live From Here’ — and some want more choices
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As stations turn to local music shows and national talk and entertainment offerings, “everyone’s looking for a hit.”