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.
WUNC adds Triple A music stream for online and HD Radio
“We've been dreaming about this for years, and it’s thrilling to see it finally launch.”By Tyler FalkAugust 5, 2016Lacking a buyer and short on funds, KUSP goes off the air
The station has broadcast for nearly 45 years on air, and online for more than 20.By Tyler FalkAugust 1, 2016WAMU hires EP for ‘Diane Rehm Show’ replacement
The new program will be built from the “best of the DNA of ‘The Diane Rehm Show,’” but with some changes. ...By Tyler FalkJuly 27, 2016Public radio host signs professional basketball contract
Kareem Maddox is making an unusual transition.By Tyler FalkJuly 27, 2016KCRW adds donated signal
The station will have six full-power FM signals.By Tyler FalkJuly 26, 2016NPR will shift to Triton Digital for stations’ audio streaming
Stations had “high levels of frustration” with the reliability of the current provider.By Tyler FalkJuly 22, 2016Chicago’s Vocalo reins in eclectic approach but keeps focus on younger audience
With CPB’s backing, the station is exploring whether its format could expand to other cities.By Tyler FalkJuly 21, 2016KPLU crowdsources search for new call letters
But Public McRadioface isn’t in the cards.By Tyler FalkJuly 20, 2016Renee Montagne to sign off ‘Morning Edition’ after election
She will stay at NPR as a special correspondent.By Tyler FalkJuly 18, 2016NPR stations can now stream on iHeartRadio
Participating stations will split digital banner-ad space with the platform.By Tyler FalkJuly 15, 2016MPR teams up with Dallas choir for singing event in response to shootings
“A Bridge of Song” will be streamed live on Facebook.By Tyler FalkJuly 14, 2016NPR, stations see progress in collaborative news coverage
But a new report also points out shortcomings in the two-year-old effort to strengthen joint reporting.By Tyler FalkJuly 6, 2016Community group reaches deal on KPLU independence
The group raised another $1 million after reaching its initial goal in May.By Tyler FalkJuly 1, 2016WHYY releases new kids-focused podcast, and other news in podcasting
Radiotopia has announced Podquest finalists, and APM is adding a new podcast.By Tyler FalkJune 30, 2016Pacifica Radio Archives director resigns after pay cut
Staffing cuts are putting support for the archives at risk.By Tyler FalkJune 29, 2016