Author: Tyler Falk
NPR’s website draws record audience during first presidential debate
More than 5 million users visited NPR.org Monday.Even after retiring, MPR founder Bill Kling seeks to improve public radio
Kling retired in 2011 but still has plenty to say about his field.Thile courts programmers with ‘Prairie Home’ performance at PRPD
The new host gave a preview to program directors with a mix of new and old elements.PRX to help five stations develop podcasts
Stations will get tips on monetization and audience engagement as part of the program.NPR establishes fund to honor fallen journalists
CPB will provide an initial investment of $400,000.Five organizations partner on Chesapeake Bay reporting
The first report will air Monday.WAMU’s ‘broadcast about podcasts’ gets NPR distribution
The deal begins Oct. 6.WNYC and ProPublica join collaboration to monitor, report on voter access
More than two dozen public radio stations will also participate.NPR commentator Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor dies at 79
NPR aired hundreds of commentaries by the food and culture writer.NPR to debut new interview podcast
“How I Built This” will feature Raz interviewing founders of successful brands and companies.After filing for bankruptcy, KUSP seeks buyer for license
At least one noncommercial entity is reportedly looking to bid for KUSP’s license.Options for Pacifica’s archives could include university partnership
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters has also called for the archives to be transferred to an educational institution.New APM podcast revisits unsolved case of child abduction
The podcast debuts Sept. 13.Tennessee station switches to Americana format
WMOT partners with Music City Roots for the new format.Pittsburgh Public Media asks supporters to back jazz station
The station needs to raise $150,000 by the end of the year to broadcast on a new FM signal.
Current is an editorially independent, nonprofit service of the American University School of Communication. We're funded by your subscriptions, your donations, advertising, and a generous grant from the Wyncote Foundation.