System/Policy
Pacifica Radio Archives director resigns after pay cut
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Staffing cuts are putting support for the archives at risk.
Tech
As NPR One draws younger audience, network aims to expand local presence
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Two-thirds of NPR member stations are now contributing.
Quick Takes
California classical network picks up two stations
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If the FCC approves the deal, San Francisco’s KDFC will broadcast on seven signals.
Quick Takes
WHYY partners with nonprofit on storytelling project
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The station will work with local nonprofit First Person Arts to develop live events, a radio program and a podcast.
Quick Takes
Radiotopia narrows field in podcast contest
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At least one finalist will be chosen in November to become a member of Radiotopia.
Minnesota Public Radio
Minnesota Public Radio newsroom votes to unionize
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MPR is the latest public radio newsroom to join SAG-AFTRA.
All Things Considered
‘ATC’ to air format-breaking diary of a Saudi teenager
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Radio Diaries and NPR chose the teenager after she entered their 2013 contest seeking audio diarists. Nearly 1000 people submitted entries.
System/Policy
KPLU clears $7 million hurdle to independence
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The campaign received donations from over 17,000 contributors.
NPR
NPR Music partners with pubmedia platform for daily videos
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NPR has added the VuHaus Song of the Day to its website.
Quick Takes
Maine classical service adds Portland station
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Maine Public Broadcasting Network’s newest radio station reaches about 150,000 potential listeners.
Ira Glass
WBAA reverses decision to cancel ‘This American Life’
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“Considerable listener feedback” caused station leaders to keep the show on its air.
Invisibilia
‘Invisibilia’ season two releases June 17
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Stations will participate in a pre-launch listening party.
Featured in Category
Indiana station to cut ‘This American Life’ in response to Pandora deal
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Host Ira Glass replied to a LinkedIn post about the decision.
Stations
Email shows KUOW saw ‘no sound business vision’ for Jazz24
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KUOW was considering the fate of Jazz24 even before its purchase of KPLU was announced.
Obituaries
‘Radio Reader’ host Dick Estell dies at 90
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“Dick brought the written word to life using nothing but inflection and the cadence of his voice.”
Programs/Content
Future of KPLU’s popular jazz stream hinges on fundraising campaign
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The stream would continue for 90 days if acquired by KUOW, but plans are unclear beyond that date.
Obituaries
Nicki Shearer, longtime pubTV fundraiser, dies at 89
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Shearer helped bring Leo Buscaglia to public television.