Author: Tyler Falk
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.NPR shares final version of new ‘Morning Edition’ clock
The clock includes a spot for inserting local news that station leaders had requested.Newsrooms must be ‘prodded into action’ on staffing diversity, says Harvard report
NPR and "PBS NewsHour" were among the few national media outlets to share staff diversity data for the report.Former WEAA GM claims university inflated expenses in CPB reports
Michele Williams says Morgan State University fired her in May 2017 after she raised concerns about the misreported costs.Stations ask NPR for bottom-of-hour newscast slot in revised ‘Morning Edition’ clock
NPR has said that stations may instead have to air a full three-minute national newscast during that time.Two KJZZ executives placed on leave during investigation
The station's licensee is responding to anonymous allegations against the two executives.Public radio organizations partner to acquire podcast app
NPR, WNYC, WBEZ and This American Life teamed up to make the deal.NPR adds Congress editor from CNN
NPR also announced the head of a station collaboration on election coverage.Utah’s Brigham Young walks back plan to drop classical format on KBYU
The university will air a variety format on a station purchased from Community Wireless of Park City.PBS rekindles political debate show ‘Firing Line’
The show will be hosted by Margaret Hoover, a political commentator and Republican strategist.Former host of WGBH woodworking show files trademark infringement suit
The former host of Rough Cut: Woodworking with Tommy Mac says WGBH is profiting off his image with a new season of the show.Investigation of WNYC finds no evidence of pervasive discrimination
An outside law firm reported that bullying behavior was “known and tolerated in certain circumstances for months or even years.”Spanish-language Rhode Island broadcaster signs off after ending lease on AM station
Latino Public Radio was airing on a signal owned by Rhode Island Public Radio, which now aims to sell the station.
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