Author: Tyler Falk
New talk show looks to connect American experiences during pandemic
"America Amplified: Life, Community, and COVID-19" will feature hosts from seven stations during its six-week pilot.NPR extends dues relief to stations
No member stations will see increases in fees in the next fiscal year.NPR, APM leaders outline financial challenges caused by pandemic
"We are experiencing the biggest financial test in our 53-year history,” American Public Media Group CEO Jon McTaggart told staff.PRX, WGBH end BBC partnership on ‘The World’
The move was a “strategic decision reached by PRX and WGBH.”WBUR pares pledge drive to one day, surpasses $1 million goal
WBUR cut its planned eight-day drive to 13 hours "when we saw what was unfolding" with the coronavirus pandemic.Radio Milwaukee names new executive director
Kevin Sucher, an entertainment management executive, started in the role this week.APMG hires new president of Minnesota Public Radio
Drew will be the first permanent president of MPR.Nevada Public Radio finds buyer for Utah station
The Las Vegas station is working to pull out of a financial crisis.National engagement project shifts focus from elections to coronavirus
America Amplified is working with public media collaboratives to reimagine election-focused engagement projects.Coronavirus relief bill includes $75M to public broadcasters
The bill specifies that CPB spend the funds to maintain programming and services and to preserve small and rural stations.After efforts that fell short, NPR and stations plan new collaboration to land big gifts
NPR and 15 stations are developing a fundraising pilot "in a full spirit of co-creation."Stuck at home, 94-year-old DJ keeps the music playing
A volunteer DJ and a station manager teamed up to keep swing jazz on the air in Colorado.WXPN postpones annual Non-Commvention
The event was scheduled for May.Kurt Wilson joins WHQR as station manager
Wilson previously led Yellowstone Public Radio.Public radio stations weigh whether to fundraise during coronavirus pandemic
Stations in markets that are hardest hit by the virus should postpone their drives, says Greater Public's Melanie Coulson.
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