Programs/Content
In countersuit, WGBH disputes claims of trademark infringement over woodworking show
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WGBH says that the former host of Rough Cut: Woodworking with Tommy Mac is attempting to “improperly interfere with WGBH’s rights.”
Development
NPR, KUOW explore potential of fundraising through Alexa
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NPR has yet to promote the feature as it determines how to direct gifts to donors’ preferred stations.
How MPR News covered the Keillor harassment story
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Public radio news directors hear from colleagues and experts on preventing, and responding to, harassment in newsrooms.
Programs/Content
AIR selects five teams to produce live events
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Three of the five Localore Live grantees will partner with NPR member stations.
Quick Takes
Seth MacFarlane donates $2.5M to NPR, KPCC
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The donation comes after MacFarlane said he was “embarrassed” to work for Fox.
System/Policy
Cappello leaves WNYC after more than 20 years
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WNYC did not provide a reason for his departure.
Quick Takes
KQED’s ‘California Report’ crosses border
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KUNR in Reno, Nev., will air the morning news program.
Quick Takes
MacArthur grant supports reporting, audience engagement at Chicago Public Media
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The grant is part of a larger initiative to “strengthen inclusive journalism” in the city.
Obituaries
Former NPR president Douglas Bennet dies at 79
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Bennet helped bring financial stability to NPR during his 10-year tenure.
Obituaries
Former NPR reporter John McChesney dies at 78
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He was the first reporter at NPR to cover the digital technology beat.
Quick Takes
PRNDI adds first full-time staff
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The PRNDI board is also finalizing the formation of a nonprofit Public Media Journalists Foundation.
People
Bill Davis to step down from SCPR after 19 years
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Davis will continue to lead Southern California Public Radio until December 2019 or a replacement is named.
Quick Takes
Detroit’s WDET awarded $100,000 to help diversify revenue, audience
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The grant from the Democracy Fund supports local content and cultivation of new donors and underwriters.
Quick Takes
NPR finds blogs not ‘resonating’ with readers, shuts down five
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Individual stories are pulling more traffic, and a survey had found that readers were unfamiliar with NPR’s blogs.
Quick Takes
Leonard Lopate returns to public radio after WNYC firing
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The former WNYC host’s new show is on two stations in New York and Connecticut.
Programs/Content
NPR shares final version of new ‘Morning Edition’ clock
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The clock includes a spot for inserting local news that station leaders had requested.
System/Policy
Newsrooms must be ‘prodded into action’ on staffing diversity, says Harvard report
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NPR and “PBS NewsHour” were among the few national media outlets to share staff diversity data for the report.
System/Policy
Former WEAA GM claims university inflated expenses in CPB reports
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Michele Williams says Morgan State University fired her in May 2017 after she raised concerns about the misreported costs.
Programs/Content
Stations ask NPR for bottom-of-hour newscast slot in revised ‘Morning Edition’ clock
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NPR has said that stations may instead have to air a full three-minute national newscast during that time.
Quick Takes
Two KJZZ executives placed on leave during investigation
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The station’s licensee is responding to anonymous allegations against the two executives.