Author: Tyler Falk
Veto by Alaska’s governor threatens funding for state pubcasters
An end to state funding could devastate Alaska's small and medium-sized stations, according to the executive director of Alaska Public Broadcasting Inc.Study finds NPR station websites grew audience with coverage of local midterms
Station sites also benefited from Facebook's "Today In" feature and a bump in search traffic.Jon Hoban promoted to lead KJZZ/KBAQ
Hoban was previously the station's associate GM of programming.Members approve changing PRNDI’s name to Public Media Journalists Association
“What we want to do is better serve our members and to be able to grow our membership,” said Executive Director Terry ...New NPR news VP looks to bolster investigative journalism, embrace working with stations
One of Nancy Barnes' top goals is to “expand the investigative-reporting firepower of NPR,” she told station newsroom leaders.Licensee of KHSU weighs options as community group makes bid for ownership
Humboldt State University laid off most of KHSU’s staff last month, citing a disconnect between its mission and the station's and a ...Debut of music station summit zeroes in on challenges posed by copyright law
The first-ever Public Radio Music Summit gave station leaders a rare chance to discuss common concerns.Alabama Public Television passes on ‘Arthur’ episode with gay wedding
“PBS Kids programs are designed to reflect the diversity of communities across the nation,” a PBS spokesperson said.How music stations have grappled with artists accused of misconduct
During a panel at the annual Non-Commvention in Philadelphia, programmers discussed their handling of artists such as Ryan Adams, Michael Jackson and ...WBUR union drops complaint against management, looks to June negotiations
SAG-AFTRA had said that WBUR management was refusing to set dates for bargaining meetings.House Appropriations Committee approves increased Ready To Learn funding, $495M for CPB
The bill would boost Ready To Learn funding by more than $2 million.New PRPD president looks to visit stations, expand year-round projects
Abby Goldstein leaves Pittsburgh's WYEP to take the position starting in June.House Appropriations subcommittee approves funding increase for CPB
The bill would add $50 million to CPB's appropriation.Union complaint against KUOW dismissed
A Washington state labor relations agency disagreed with SAG-AFTRA's claims that KUOW had retaliated against employees for joining a union.Public radio music stations to meet for ‘first-of-its-kind’ summit
“We'll really focus on ... a series of topics that are, we think, important to public radio music stations of all formats,” ...
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