Author: Tyler Falk
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,” ...Illinois State University agrees to operate Peoria station
WCBU will retain its frequency, format and call letters.WHYY acquires local news site Billy Penn
The Philadelphia broadcaster becomes the latest pubmedia outlet to buy a local news site.New England Public Radio and WGBY to combine operations
The two stations will operate as New England Public Media, a new nonprofit organization.Colorado Public Radio awarded $1.2M to boost climate reporting
The public radio network will add a team of four journalists to produce long-form, data-driven reporting on climate change.‘News without feeling exhausted’: ‘It’s Been a Minute’ looks to lighten up public radio weekends
The "It's Been a Minute" team aims to highlight a more diverse range of guests and deliver a conversational take on the ...NEH grant to Nevada Public Radio will support technical upgrades
The $500,000 matching gift will support Give Voice, a $6 million major-gift campaign.
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