KUOW
Seattle station will report on ‘white nationalism’ instead of ‘alt-right’
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“… ‘[A]lt-right’ doesn’t mean anything, and normalizes something that is far from normal,” wrote a KUOW editor.
Programs/Content
David Dye to leave ‘World Cafe’ host chair next spring
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Dye will cut back to part-time and continue to contribute to the show.
Programs/Content
WAMU picks host for talk show succeeding ‘Diane Rehm’
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The new national program, “1A,” debuts Jan. 2.
System/Policy
Two Louisiana public radio stations share general manager
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The two stations will maintain independence.
Programs/Content
NPR and KQED partner on live national election coverage
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KQED will host two hours of the broadcast.
Quick Takes
Podcast on prison stories wins PRX backing
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The podcast will produce 10 episodes to premiere next year.
Programs/Content
Southern nonprofit looks to start news outlet for social justice coverage
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Development is in early stages for the project, which will involve community radio stations in the region.
Awards
Two leaders recognized for service and innovation at Super Regional
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Bruce Theriault and Michelle Srbinovich received the awards.
Quick Takes
NPR hires first general manager for podcasting
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Neal Carruth starts in the new position after Thanksgiving.
Programs/Content
With Holocaust theme, ‘Last Laugh’ probes subject even comedians want to avoid
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A public TV documentary questions the boundaries of humor.
System/Policy
KUSP license, assets, wine sold off to religious broadcaster
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KCRW was outbid for the bankrupt station.
Quick Takes
Indiana station puts news on FM with translator purchase
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The station will rebroadcast the news and talk programming already airing on a WBAA AM signal.
Programs/Content
‘POV’ contributions to Snapchat mark debut of documentaries on app
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The short films will be available for just 24 hours.
Programs/Content
NPR restructures its Story Lab incubator
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NPR is getting more of its staff and outside producers involved in experimenting with ideas for new programs and show segments.
Development
Community radio stations prepare coordinated year-end fundraiser
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The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is looking for new ways to increase revenue for community stations.
Quick Takes
NPR, WXPN partnership will provide music coverage from Nashville
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The partnership looks to explore the “depth and diversity” of Music City and the South.
Obituaries
NPR music librarian Robert Goldstein dies at 66
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Colleagues remember “the unassuming, behind-the-scenes guy who got things done.”
Quick Takes
PRSS equips stations with metadata technology for emergency messaging
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CPB is giving PRSS $66,000 for the project.
Programs/Content
History-themed ‘BackStory’ to end weekly hourlong radio show, continue as podcast
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Producers plan to keep providing segments and other broadcast content to stations.
Podcasting
KUOW partners with independent podcast about raising transgender child
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“How to Be a Girl” is hosted by an anonymous mother in Seattle.