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.”
System/Policy
Tim Eby is out as St. Louis Public Radio GM
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A spokesperson for the station’s licensee said in a statement that the leadership change “represents the first step toward resetting the direction and operation of the station to more closely align with the mission and values of the university.”
People
American Public Media Group CEO Jon McTaggart will step down
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McTaggart will continue to lead the organization until a successor is in place.
System/Policy
NPR budget for new fiscal year aims to avoid layoffs despite deficit
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A projected shortfall of $29 million will be closed with furloughs and other cost-saving measures.
System/Policy
NPR union calls out organization’s diversity failings, demands changes
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Leaders of NPR’s SAG-AFTRA union are demanding the organization make changes around 13 issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
System/Policy
CEO hire withdraws from Chicago Public Media
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Andi McDaniel was set to take over the job this month.
System/Policy
Georgia Public Broadcasting adds programming to university station
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The change replaces music on the station.