Author: Tyler Falk
In countersuit, WGBH disputes claims of trademark infringement over woodworking show
WGBH says that the former host of Rough Cut: Woodworking with Tommy Mac is attempting to "improperly interfere with WGBH’s rights."NPR, KUOW explore potential of fundraising through Alexa
NPR has yet to promote the feature as it determines how to direct gifts to donors’ preferred stations.How MPR News covered the Keillor harassment story
Public radio news directors hear from colleagues and experts on preventing, and responding to, harassment in newsrooms.AIR selects five teams to produce live events
Three of the five Localore Live grantees will partner with NPR member stations.Seth MacFarlane donates $2.5M to NPR, KPCC
The donation comes after MacFarlane said he was “embarrassed” to work for Fox.Cappello leaves WNYC after more than 20 years
WNYC did not provide a reason for his departure.KQED’s ‘California Report’ crosses border
KUNR in Reno, Nev., will air the morning news program.MacArthur grant supports reporting, audience engagement at Chicago Public Media
The grant is part of a larger initiative to “strengthen inclusive journalism” in the city.Former NPR president Douglas Bennet dies at 79
Bennet helped bring financial stability to NPR during his 10-year tenure.Former NPR reporter John McChesney dies at 78
He was the first reporter at NPR to cover the digital technology beat.PRNDI adds first full-time staff
The PRNDI board is also finalizing the formation of a nonprofit Public Media Journalists Foundation.Bill Davis to step down from SCPR after 19 years
Davis will continue to lead Southern California Public Radio until December 2019 or a replacement is named.Detroit’s WDET awarded $100,000 to help diversify revenue, audience
The grant from the Democracy Fund supports local content and cultivation of new donors and underwriters.NPR finds blogs not ‘resonating’ with readers, shuts down five
Individual stories are pulling more traffic, and a survey had found that readers were unfamiliar with NPR's blogs.Leonard Lopate returns to public radio after WNYC firing
The former WNYC host's new show is on two stations in New York and Connecticut.
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