Quick Takes
NPR to end website comments
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All comments will be removed from NPR.org Tuesday.
Quick Takes
CBC replaces ‘q’ host
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Shad, who took over as host last year, will stay on with the CBC.
Featured in Category
Robinson to leave WFMT, INN elects new board chair, and more comings and goings in public media
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Robinson has worked for WFMT for 16 years.
System/Policy
NPR, stations credit audience gains to range of factors
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Election news, network and station efforts, and a change in Nielsen technology could all be contributing.
System/Policy
WBUR’s BizLab begins testing innovations for public radio
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The unit is exploring new business models, starting with four projects.
Quick Takes
WUNC adds Triple A music stream for online and HD Radio
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“We’ve been dreaming about this for years, and it’s thrilling to see it finally launch.”
Quick Takes
Lacking a buyer and short on funds, KUSP goes off the air
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The station has broadcast for nearly 45 years on air, and online for more than 20.
Programs/Content
WAMU hires EP for ‘Diane Rehm Show’ replacement
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The new program will be built from the “best of the DNA of ‘The Diane Rehm Show,’” but with some changes.
People
Public radio host signs professional basketball contract
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Kareem Maddox is making an unusual transition.
NPR
NPR will shift to Triton Digital for stations’ audio streaming
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Stations had “high levels of frustration” with the reliability of the current provider.
Diversity in Public Media
Chicago’s Vocalo reins in eclectic approach but keeps focus on younger audience
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With CPB’s backing, the station is exploring whether its format could expand to other cities.
System/Policy
KPLU crowdsources search for new call letters
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But Public McRadioface isn’t in the cards.
People
Renee Montagne to sign off ‘Morning Edition’ after election
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She will stay at NPR as a special correspondent.
Quick Takes
NPR stations can now stream on iHeartRadio
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Participating stations will split digital banner-ad space with the platform.
Quick Takes
MPR teams up with Dallas choir for singing event in response to shootings
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“A Bridge of Song” will be streamed live on Facebook.
System/Policy
NPR, stations see progress in collaborative news coverage
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But a new report also points out shortcomings in the two-year-old effort to strengthen joint reporting.
System/Policy
Community group reaches deal on KPLU independence
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The group raised another $1 million after reaching its initial goal in May.
Programs/Content
WHYY releases new kids-focused podcast, and other news in podcasting
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Radiotopia has announced Podquest finalists, and APM is adding a new podcast.