Quick Takes
Photojournalist sues NPR over copyright infringement
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The photo at issue was used in a 2012 post.
Programs/Content
NPR to consolidate digital teams in Washington
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NPR Digital Services will move from Boston to D.C. this fall.
podcasts
PRX creates podcast playlists for guests of Cambridge hotel
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The hotel also commissioned an episode of the podcast “The Memory Palace.”
Quick Takes
NPR sports commentator Frank Deford signs off
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Deford has delivered commentaries on NPR since 1980.
Quick Takes
University rejects Louisville Public Media bid for WNKU simulcaster
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LPM had offered $3.5 million in cash and $1.5 million in other services.
Quick Takes
Lack of funds ends ‘Free Speech Radio News’ after 17 years
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The weekly show airs on 40 stations.
People
Robert Siegel to leave ‘All Things Considered’ host chair
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Siegel will step down in January.
Quick Takes
Nevada Public Radio programs new Reno signal with contemporary music
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The broadcaster purchased the station last year.
Tech
Grant will fund study of driverless cars’ possible impact on public media
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As the technology comes closer to adoption, a team of public media colleagues wants to ensure the system is getting ready.
Programs/Content
NPR aims to stop operating its Berlin station
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The network hopes the new operator will continue airing NPR programming, however.
Quick Takes
Minnesota Public Radio names headquarters after founder Bill Kling
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The dedication coincides with MPR’s 50th anniversary.
System/Policy
Legislators approve budget that cuts $1M from West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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It’s unclear if Gov. Justice, who expressed support for maintaining full funding to WVPB, will sign the bill.
System/Policy
University chancellor called for reporter’s firing from WUTC
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Jacqui Helbert filed a lawsuit over her dismissal.
New Hampshire Public Radio
New Hampshire Public Radio resolves trademark dispute
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NHPR will continue using the name Outside/In.
System/Policy
West Virginia Senate committee budget bill would zero out WVPB funding
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The cut comes after West Virginia’s governor restored funding in his proposal.
Programs/Content
New NPR podcast ‘Up First’ will provide early look at day’s news
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The podcast, which features the hosts of “Morning Edition” and NPR reporters, launches Wednesday.
Programs/Content
PRX will take over distribution of two Wisconsin radio shows
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PRI currently distributes the programs.
Quick Takes
NPR chides Tennessee university over firing of public radio reporter
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NPR called for an affirmation of editorial independence between WUTC and its university licensee.
Quick Takes
Noncommercial news stations gain audience share, benefit from election bump
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Stations outpaced their commercial competitors in audience share growth measured last month.
Quick Takes
Tennessee station reportedly fires journalist after complaints from state lawmakers
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The reporter’s story captured some candid remarks about proposed legislation that would affect transgender high-school students.