Author: Tyler Falk
WNYC to self-distribute Radiolab, On the Media
The station says the move puts it in a better position to continue to grow its talent pool and develop partnerships.Serial announces work on two new seasons
The second season launches this fall and the third airs next spring.KUSP convenes community forums to mull future service options
The station is holding three public meetings and two board meetings to decide the station's fate.Researchers question study featured on This American Life
The study was reported during an April episode on changing minds.California’s KUSP-FM considers way out of unstable finances
The nonprofit that owns the station has endured "severe cash shortages” for several years.Music stations aim for wider audience with VuHaus, a hub for videos
VuHaus gathers in-studio music videos already being produced by Triple A–format stations onto a single platform.PRX expands Radiotopia with $1 million grant
Funds will go toward hiring a new executive producer and supporting the podcast network's independent producers.CPB backs collaboration in Baltimore on coverage of Freddie Gray aftermath
Two stations are working together to expand reporting on the city's response to Gray's death.Chicago Public Media announces plan for digital upgrades, products
The station also hired its first chief digital officer.NPR board announces candidates for open seats
Six candidates are seeking election for three open seats on the board.AIR seeks station ideas for new Localore projects
The Association of Independents in Radio opened its runway for stations wanting to participate in the latest round of Localore.Public radio podcasters woo Madison Avenue
NPR, WNYC and WBEZ invited advertisers to their first podcasting upfront.How Baltimore public radio covered the protests
WEAA and WYPR tried to make the most of their limited staffs and resources.WNYC teams with The New Yorker on new radio show and podcast
The weekly hourlong show will be “built around The New Yorker’s award-winning writers, artists, and editors."San Diego’s KPBS seeks pitches for new podcasts
The station is taking a well-tested approach to developing new podcasts: asking its audience for ideas.
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