Author: Tyler Falk
PRX will take over distribution of two Wisconsin radio shows
PRI currently distributes the programs.NPR chides Tennessee university over firing of public radio reporter
NPR called for an affirmation of editorial independence between WUTC and its university licensee.Noncommercial news stations gain audience share, benefit from election bump
Stations outpaced their commercial competitors in audience share growth measured last month.Tennessee station reportedly fires journalist after complaints from state lawmakers
The reporter’s story captured some candid remarks about proposed legislation that would affect transgender high-school students.West Virginia governor proposes restoring funds for WVPB
But the governor indicated he expects the state-run network to transition to university oversight.Louisville Public Media gets grant for kids’ classical podcast
The podcast aims to be a resource for schools lacking music education.NPR’s president recovering from heart surgery
Jarl Mohn was released from the hospital last week.WAMU’s ‘1A’ sees early carriage gains
The program has already surpassed its predecessor in broadcast reach.Facing loss of state funding, West Virginia Public Broadcasting plans for layoffs
WVPB estimates it will need to lay off 15 full-time staffers by the end of the month.Miami school district drops push to manage WLRN newsroom
A controversial proposal to restructure the station is reportedly off the table.NPR adds training role for head of diversity Keith Woods
The network created an executive role for its training division to demonstrate that its “commitment to training is absolutely essential.”North Carolina radio station to launch all-news network
WCQS is also rebranding as Blue Ridge Public Radio.As it defines relationship with stations, NPR gains board approval for price hike
NPR will focus on greater collaboration with its member stations over the term of the three-year pricing plan.Proposed changes at Miami’s WLRN seen as threat to newsroom independence
The station’s school-board licensee has suggested making news staffers employees of the school district.DOJ subpoenas former OPB reporter in Malheur Refuge trial
John Sepulvado was subpoenaed to testify in federal court next week.
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