Author: Tyler Falk
W.Va. governor proposes zeroing out of pubcasting funding
An elimination of funding could result in a severe downsizing at the network.New Orleans’ WWNO adds full-time classical signal
The broadcaster acquired the translator at 104.9 FM last fall.‘Serial’ creators announce new podcast, production company
The debut podcast “S-Town” will be released next month.Empire State Building sues Pacifica over $1.35M in unpaid rent
Pacifica has been “chronically late” on payments, according to the Empire State Realty Trust.‘Marketplace’ reporter fired after post questioning objectivity in journalism
The journalist believes public media’s standards for newsroom diversity and objective reporting are in conflict.Public radio audience growth extends to live audio streams
Online listenership for news and talk is growing three times faster than for music.Community group to take over WAMU bluegrass service
Supporters organized to create a foundation to preserve the broadcast service for music lovers in metropolitan D.C.Illinois station develops hit true crime podcast
"Suspect Convictions" has been downloaded more than 600,000 times since its launch this month.CPR adds signals to expand its news service into Colorado Springs
With the purchase of an AM station and FM translator, the Denver-based pubcaster nears its goal of providing a statewide news service. ...‘Marketplace’ to recast itself as multimedia enterprise
A new strategic plan calls for adding dozens of employees and digital ventures.How a podcast pitch became a casting call for NPR announcer
When university instructor Chioke I’Anson began talking, NPR's Izzi Smith was "dumbstruck" by his voice.Indianapolis station expands health reporting
WFYI's newsroom will grow from 11 staff to 15.Rich Conaty, host of WFUV’s ‘Big Broadcast,’ dies at 62
Conaty hosted the show for more than four decades.Rhode Island Public Radio to acquire license from UMass Dartmouth
The new signal will nearly double the station's coverage.Seven stations join first round of PRX podcast bootcamp
Five of the shows are already in production.
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