Quick Takes
West Virginia governor proposes restoring funds for WVPB
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But the governor indicated he expects the state-run network to transition to university oversight.
Quick Takes
Louisville Public Media gets grant for kids’ classical podcast
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The podcast aims to be a resource for schools lacking music education.
People
NPR’s president recovering from heart surgery
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Jarl Mohn was released from the hospital last week.
Programs/Content
WAMU’s ‘1A’ sees early carriage gains
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The program has already surpassed its predecessor in broadcast reach.
State funding
Facing loss of state funding, West Virginia Public Broadcasting plans for layoffs
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WVPB estimates it will need to lay off 15 full-time staffers by the end of the month.
System/Policy
Miami school district drops push to manage WLRN newsroom
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A controversial proposal to restructure the station is reportedly off the table.
System/Policy
NPR adds training role for head of diversity Keith Woods
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The network created an executive role for its training division to demonstrate that its “commitment to training is absolutely essential.”
System/Policy
North Carolina radio station to launch all-news network
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WCQS is also rebranding as Blue Ridge Public Radio.
System/Policy
As it defines relationship with stations, NPR gains board approval for price hike
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NPR will focus on greater collaboration with its member stations over the term of the three-year pricing plan.
Quick Takes
Proposed changes at Miami’s WLRN seen as threat to newsroom independence
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The station’s school-board licensee has suggested making news staffers employees of the school district.
System/Policy
DOJ subpoenas former OPB reporter in Malheur Refuge trial
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John Sepulvado was subpoenaed to testify in federal court next week.
Programs/Content
After WNKU sale, Cincinnati station adds Triple A service
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Cincinnati Public Radio hopes to attract WNKU listeners after the station is sold.
Programs/Content
New Hampshire Public Radio goes to court in trademark dispute with ‘Outside’ owner
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The owner of the outdoors-focused magazine had claimed that the name of an NHPR podcast amounts to infringement.
System/Policy
Licensee sells Kentucky’s WNKU to religious broadcaster
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The Bible Broadcasting Corp. will pay $1.9 million for the station.
Quick Takes
WGBH allegedly dismisses reporter after discovering views on vaccines
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The Boston Globe says WGBH released the reporter after learning of “past statements linking vaccines and autism.”
Quick Takes
W.Va. governor proposes zeroing out of pubcasting funding
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An elimination of funding could result in a severe downsizing at the network.
Classical music
New Orleans’ WWNO adds full-time classical signal
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The broadcaster acquired the translator at 104.9 FM last fall.
Quick Takes
‘Serial’ creators announce new podcast, production company
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The debut podcast “S-Town” will be released next month.
Quick Takes
Empire State Building sues Pacifica over $1.35M in unpaid rent
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Pacifica has been “chronically late” on payments, according to the Empire State Realty Trust.
Programs/Content
‘Marketplace’ reporter fired after post questioning objectivity in journalism
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The journalist believes public media’s standards for newsroom diversity and objective reporting are in conflict.