System/Policy
Pacifica seeks loan to avoid bankruptcy
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The network is also continuing to explore the possibility of raising funds through a frequency swap.
Quick Takes
‘Science Friday’ partners with WNYC on distribution
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As part of the agreement, WNYC will also handle sponsorship for “Science Friday.”
Quick Takes
StoryCorps to close San Francisco booth
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The oral-history nonprofit has been unable to replace funding for the booth that ended in 2016.
Quick Takes
Eastern N.C. radio network shuffles news, classical programming
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The North Carolina station hopes the change will help it determine the strength of each of its services.
People
GPB host Celeste Headlee steps down
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Headlee plans to focus on her work as an author and public speaker.
Quick Takes
NPR preps for midterms with additions to politics team
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Asma Khalid returns to NPR after a year covering technology for WBUR.
Programs/Content
POV documentary examines militarization of policing
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Filmmakers found that local police departments are deploying military equipment in raids for nonviolent, low-level drug offenses.
Programs/Content
Citing allegations, WBUR and licensee put Tom Ashbrook on leave
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WBUR and licensee Boston University have hired an outside organization to investigate.
System/Policy
After funding cuts, WVPB plans to close TV studio
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The West Virginia network estimates it will save $100,000 annually with the shutdown.
System/Policy
WNYC places two hosts on leave for allegations of inappropriate conduct
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The station is investigating claims against hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz.
System/Policy
WNYC CEO Laura Walker: ‘I take responsibility’
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In an interview on WNYC’s “Brian Lehrer Show,” Walker declined to elaborate on why the station did not renew John Hockenberry’s contract or whether the “Takeaway” host received a severance payment.
Programs/Content
Podcast produced by WBUR, Reddit will highlight the site’s hidden stories
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“Endless Thread” aims to be a story-driven podcast that elaborates on original Reddit posts.
System/Policy
Reports detail accounts of bullying, sexual harassment by former ‘Takeaway’ host
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John Hockenberry’s former co-hosts and colleagues have shared stories of hostile behavior and unwanted attention and physical contact.
System/Policy
NPR, members look ahead to reinvention of station websites
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As it prepares to sunset Core Publisher, NPR is exploring new ways to integrate digital content from stations and its own platforms.
System/Policy
MPR fires Garrison Keillor over ‘inappropriate behavior’
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MPR is also ending distribution and broadcasts of “The Writer’s Almanac” and rebroadcasts of “The Best of A Prairie Home Companion” hosted by Keillor.
Programs/Content
WGBH invests in RadioPublic
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“[W]e see WGBH as a growing force in podcast content creation, distribution and marketing,” said RadioPublic CEO Jake Shapiro.
Programs/Content
‘In the Dark’ creators demystify investigative audio reporting
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The host and producer of the award-winning podcast share tips for framing investigative stories.
System/Policy
Journalists at Third Coast reflect on Trump’s first year
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A conference session followed up on an at times contentious panel discussion at last year’s event.
Quick Takes
New AIR initiative supports experiments with live events
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The Localore Live initiative will provide eight to 10 microgrants.
Quick Takes
Maine Public adds station to classical network
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The broadcaster aims to reach the entire state with its classical service.