Author: Tyler Falk
APM eliminates three jobs from ‘Live from Here’ as it plans ‘new experiences’ for ...
Three longtime “A Prairie Home Companion” employees lost their jobs.WBAI hip-hop host quits following Lopate hiring, Twitter quarrel
“This is incredibly painful, despite all their efforts to make the decision easier,” said host Jay Smooth.Phoenix’s KJZZ opens second bureau south of the border
The bureau's reporting aims to help listeners “better understand economic globalization and its impact on the Southwest.”Survey finds listening to news an ‘important driver’ for use of smart speakers
Thirty-seven percent of respondents who had listened to news in the week before taking the survey said they had listened to at ...CPB extends funding for PRX, WNYC podcast projects
The $1.7 million backs efforts to help under-represented producers of podcasts network and incubate ideas.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.
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