Programs/Content
NPR and ‘PBS NewsHour’ partner on election coverage
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The media outlets are looking for more ways to collaborate.
Programs/Content
WBEZ cuts afternoon program, bolsters morning show
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The station laid off the show’s host and reassigned staff to a morning program.
Programs/Content
NPR ends distribution of ‘Intelligence Squared U.S.’
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The move ends a nearly 10-year-old distribution relationship between NPR and the debate show.
Obituaries
Margaret Juntwait, host of Met Opera broadcasts, dies at 58
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The former WNYC host started her career at the station by writing a fan letter.
Programs/Content
Serial creators share behind-the-scenes stories at live event
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The creators had an idea for a show before Serial, but their colleagues “hated it.”
Obituaries
Jim Lesher, NPR’s ‘most wanted man,’ dies at 46
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“No matter the situation, Lesher could and did handle it, and his expansive contributions are irreplaceable for the organization.”
Podcasting
PodScanning: Station tackles culture wars with new podcast
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting hopes to attract a national audience with its new program, Gimlet releases its third show, and more podcasting news.
People
Top editor leaves NPR News for Mic
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Madhulika Sikka is heading to a digital news outlet geared toward millennials.
System/Policy
WNYC to self-distribute Radiolab, On the Media
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The station says the move puts it in a better position to continue to grow its talent pool and develop partnerships.
Podcasting
Serial announces work on two new seasons
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The second season launches this fall and the third airs next spring.
Quick Takes
KUSP convenes community forums to mull future service options
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The station is holding three public meetings and two board meetings to decide the station’s fate.
Quick Takes
Researchers question study featured on This American Life
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The study was reported during an April episode on changing minds.
Stations
California’s KUSP-FM considers way out of unstable finances
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The nonprofit that owns the station has endured “severe cash shortages” for several years.
Programs/Content
Music stations aim for wider audience with VuHaus, a hub for videos
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VuHaus gathers in-studio music videos already being produced by Triple A–format stations onto a single platform.
Podcasting
PRX expands Radiotopia with $1 million grant
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Funds will go toward hiring a new executive producer and supporting the podcast network’s independent producers.
Programs/Content
CPB backs collaboration in Baltimore on coverage of Freddie Gray aftermath
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Two stations are working together to expand reporting on the city’s response to Gray’s death.
Tech
Chicago Public Media announces plan for digital upgrades, products
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The station also hired its first chief digital officer.
NPR
NPR board announces candidates for open seats
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Six candidates are seeking election for three open seats on the board.
Programs/Content
AIR seeks station ideas for new Localore projects
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The Association of Independents in Radio opened its runway for stations wanting to participate in the latest round of Localore.
Podcasting
Public radio podcasters woo Madison Avenue
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NPR, WNYC and WBEZ invited advertisers to their first podcasting upfront.