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.
David Dye to leave ‘World Cafe’ host chair next spring
Dye will cut back to part-time and continue to contribute to the show.By Tyler FalkNovember 18, 2016WAMU picks host for talk show succeeding ‘Diane Rehm’
The new national program, “1A,” debuts Jan. 2.By Tyler FalkNovember 16, 2016Two Louisiana public radio stations share general manager
The two stations will maintain independence.By Tyler FalkNovember 15, 2016NPR and KQED partner on live national election coverage
KQED will host two hours of the broadcast.By Tyler FalkNovember 7, 2016Podcast on prison stories wins PRX backing
The podcast will produce 10 episodes to premiere next year.By Tyler FalkNovember 4, 2016Southern nonprofit looks to start news outlet for social justice coverage
Development is in early stages for the project, which will involve community radio stations in the region.By Tyler FalkNovember 3, 2016Two leaders recognized for service and innovation at Super Regional
Bruce Theriault and Michelle Srbinovich received the awards.By Tyler FalkNovember 1, 2016NPR hires first general manager for podcasting
Neal Carruth starts in the new position after Thanksgiving.By Tyler FalkOctober 31, 2016With Holocaust theme, ‘Last Laugh’ probes subject even comedians want to avoid
A public TV documentary questions the boundaries of humor.By Tyler FalkOctober 31, 2016KUSP license, assets, wine sold off to religious broadcaster
KCRW was outbid for the bankrupt station.By Tyler FalkOctober 28, 2016Indiana station puts news on FM with translator purchase
The station will rebroadcast the news and talk programming already airing on a WBAA AM signal.By Tyler FalkOctober 24, 2016‘POV’ contributions to Snapchat mark debut of documentaries on app
The short films will be available for just 24 hours.By Tyler FalkOctober 21, 2016NPR restructures its Story Lab incubator
NPR is getting more of its staff and outside producers involved in experimenting with ideas for new programs and show segments.By Tyler FalkOctober 19, 2016Community radio stations prepare coordinated year-end fundraiser
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is looking for new ways to increase revenue for community stations.By Tyler FalkOctober 17, 2016NPR, WXPN partnership will provide music coverage from Nashville
The partnership looks to explore the “depth and diversity” of Music City and the South.By Tyler FalkOctober 11, 2016