Author: Tyler Falk
Sahan Journal wins 2020 Local that Works contest
The nonprofit news organization won $20,000 in Current's annual competition.API microgrants boost public radio stations’ election coverage
The funded projects seek to "cater creatively to the local information needs of voters or tackle misinformation directly."‘Here & Now’ co-host is stepping down
"I’m ready to take a little break from the Here and Now, if you will, and prepare for my next challenge," he ...Ohio stations move forward with news collaborative
A CPB grant will help the three stations develop a business and sustainability plan.Staffers at WAMU and WBGO seek recognition of unions
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is representing both groups.Houston Public Media to receive its largest-ever gift
The planned gift was made as part of a larger university fundraising campaign.Staffers at The Current, Classical MPR look to unionize
The efforts come amid personnel controversies and calls for change within the broader organization.Programmers are filling holes left by ‘Live From Here’ — and some want more choices
As stations turn to local music shows and national talk and entertainment offerings, "everyone's looking for a hit."Tim Eby is out as St. Louis Public Radio GM
A spokesperson for the station's licensee said in a statement that the leadership change “represents the first step toward resetting the direction ...American Public Media Group CEO Jon McTaggart will step down
McTaggart will continue to lead the organization until a successor is in place.NPR budget for new fiscal year aims to avoid layoffs despite deficit
A projected shortfall of $29 million will be closed with furloughs and other cost-saving measures.NPR union calls out organization’s diversity failings, demands changes
Leaders of NPR’s SAG-AFTRA union are demanding the organization make changes around 13 issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.CEO hire withdraws from Chicago Public Media
Andi McDaniel was set to take over the job this month.Georgia Public Broadcasting adds programming to university station
The change replaces music on the station.Two Ohio stations study ‘growth and expansion’ with CPB funds
WKSU and ideastream are looking into ways to improve their service through a partnership.
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