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.
Aspen Public Radio hires Breeze Richardson to lead station
Richardson previously worked as director of strategic partnerships at WBEZ.By Tyler FalkMay 25, 2021SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice claim against NYPR
Union members at the station said they "feel like they could be next if they do speak up."By Tyler FalkMay 24, 2021How NPR and stations are working together to expand regional news
NPR and stations have found early success at attracting support from major donors and adding reporting capacity to the system with a ...By Tyler FalkMay 24, 2021WUNC GM Connie Walker dies at 59
Walker “played a vital role in our station’s growth and many successes,” said Nora Casper, WUNC's acting GM.By Tyler FalkMay 21, 2021NYPR fires Bob Garfield after investigation into bullying
Garfield was fired following two investigations into his conduct.By Tyler FalkMay 17, 2021Valley PBS taps filmmaker Jeff Aiello as CEO
Aiello was previously EP of shows that aired on the station.By Tyler FalkMay 17, 2021Latest round of NEA grants includes dozens in pubmedia
The agency announced $88 million in grants this week.By Tyler FalkMay 13, 2021NPR board adds DEI committee
The new committee will support NPR's DEI-focused strategic plan.By Tyler FalkMay 7, 2021New York Public Radio lays off 14 staffers, including newsroom leaders
"We cannot achieve our goals and meet our commitments while shouldering a fourth year of losses,” said CEO Goli Sheikholeslami.By Tyler FalkApril 30, 2021NPR plans to recognize digital staffers’ union
The new bargaining unit will cover about 63 employees.By Tyler FalkApril 28, 2021Jessie McNamara joins WMMT as GM
"Her background in musical, written and spoken storytelling makes her uniquely well-suited to take the reins at WMMT."By Tyler FalkApril 23, 2021‘Marketplace’ employees vote in favor of joining SAG-AFTRA union
The bargaining unit includes reporters, producers and editors.By Tyler FalkApril 22, 2021NPR will roll out paid subscriptions to its podcasts
The network will also participate in Apple and Spotify's podcast subscription initiatives.By Tyler FalkApril 21, 2021NPR has ‘not completely bounced back’ from pandemic’s impact on revenue, says acting CEO
Leaders of NPR and PBS spoke to Texas pubmedia employees about lessons from the past year and possible collaborations between the networks.By Tyler FalkApril 16, 2021What’s the story behind the Public Radio wine?
The California winemaker who created the red blend says the name reflects a “retro Americana” theme and tells a story about his ...By Tyler FalkApril 9, 2021