Author: Tyler Falk
Tyler Falk covers public radio for Current. He has more than 10 years of digital journalism experience at outlets including Grist, The Atlantic Cities and SmartPlanet.
Three public radio stations acquire Gothamist sites
The stations say the acquisition will "support their shared missions to reflect and serve their listeners and the public."By Tyler FalkFebruary 23, 2018KUOW staffers join SAG-AFTRA union
KUOW staff members want "better pay and more of a say in how our newsroom operates," says one reporter.By Tyler FalkFebruary 19, 2018NPR adds hosts to newsmags
"Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered" will each feature four hosts.By Tyler FalkFebruary 15, 2018‘On Point’ host Tom Ashbrook dismissed following investigations of bullying, harassment
A report found Ashbrook responsible for an abusive culture at the show.By Tyler FalkFebruary 14, 2018New York Times’ ‘The Daily’ podcast headed to public radio
Radio "feels like a natural home for the show," said the Times' editorial director for audio.By Tyler FalkFebruary 13, 2018‘Car Talk’ shuffle opened doors for new programs on station schedules
A Current analysis of public radio station schedules found that new NPR programs, such as Sam Sanders' "It's Been a Minute," were ...By Tyler FalkFebruary 6, 2018Indiana station offers new classical music service
The station wanted to create a classical music service with a price "low enough so that stations could use it to cover ...By Tyler FalkJanuary 31, 2018PRX partners with podcast networks Gen-Z Media and Night Vale Presents
The partnership marks PRX’s first time working with children's podcasts.By Tyler FalkJanuary 29, 2018HR chief Marjorie Powell leaves NPR
COO Loren Mayor has hired a consultant to run the department as she rethinks its leadership structure.By Tyler FalkJanuary 26, 2018KNKX wins lawsuit against former owner over bequests
The station and Pacific Lutheran University disagreed over who should receive the funds.By Tyler FalkJanuary 26, 2018Mariam Stepanian, Valley Public Radio GM, dies at 64
Stepanian was an “unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled successes.”By Tyler FalkJanuary 25, 2018Pacifica agrees to loan for paying Empire State debt
The loan was financed by a group of KPFK supporters.By Tyler FalkJanuary 22, 2018Radio artist Joe Frank dies at 79
Frank produced more than 200 programs for NPR and KCRW.By Tyler FalkJanuary 16, 2018Pacifica seeks loan to avoid bankruptcy
The network is also continuing to explore the possibility of raising funds through a frequency swap.By Tyler FalkJanuary 16, 2018‘Science Friday’ partners with WNYC on distribution
As part of the agreement, WNYC will also handle sponsorship for "Science Friday."By Tyler FalkJanuary 11, 2018





