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.
NPR to consolidate digital teams in Washington
NPR Digital Services will move from Boston to D.C. this fall.By Tyler FalkMay 8, 2017PRX creates podcast playlists for guests of Cambridge hotel
The hotel also commissioned an episode of the podcast “The Memory Palace.”By Tyler FalkMay 5, 2017NPR sports commentator Frank Deford signs off
Deford has delivered commentaries on NPR since 1980.By Tyler FalkMay 3, 2017University rejects Louisville Public Media bid for WNKU simulcaster
LPM had offered $3.5 million in cash and $1.5 million in other services.By Tyler FalkMay 3, 2017Lack of funds ends ‘Free Speech Radio News’ after 17 years
The weekly show airs on 40 stations.By Tyler FalkApril 28, 2017Robert Siegel to leave ‘All Things Considered’ host chair
Siegel will step down in January.By Tyler FalkApril 25, 2017Nevada Public Radio programs new Reno signal with contemporary music
The broadcaster purchased the station last year.By Tyler FalkApril 24, 2017Grant will fund study of driverless cars’ possible impact on public media
As the technology comes closer to adoption, a team of public media colleagues wants to ensure the system is getting ready.By Tyler FalkApril 21, 2017NPR aims to stop operating its Berlin station
The network hopes the new operator will continue airing NPR programming, however.By Tyler FalkApril 17, 2017Minnesota Public Radio names headquarters after founder Bill Kling
The dedication coincides with MPR’s 50th anniversary.By Tyler FalkApril 14, 2017Legislators approve budget that cuts $1M from West Virginia Public Broadcasting
It's unclear if Gov. Justice, who expressed support for maintaining full funding to WVPB, will sign the bill.By Tyler FalkApril 10, 2017University chancellor called for reporter’s firing from WUTC
Jacqui Helbert filed a lawsuit over her dismissal.By Tyler FalkApril 7, 2017New Hampshire Public Radio resolves trademark dispute
NHPR will continue using the name Outside/In.By Tyler FalkApril 6, 2017West Virginia Senate committee budget bill would zero out WVPB funding
The cut comes after West Virginia's governor restored funding in his proposal.By Tyler FalkApril 4, 2017New NPR podcast ‘Up First’ will provide early look at day’s news
The podcast, which features the hosts of “Morning Edition” and NPR reporters, launches Wednesday.By Tyler FalkApril 3, 2017