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.
KCRW receives $1 million grant for new reporting series
The new series will cover disadvantaged and marginalized residents in Los Angeles.By Tyler FalkJanuary 26, 2015Wednesday roundup: WVIA buys out former president’s contract; KETC features St. Louis Symphony
Plus: Invisibilia's big launch, and growth in listening to non-music web streams.By Tyler FalkJanuary 14, 2015WFPL reporter awarded Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize
The $5,000 prize is awarded to a young public radio journalist each year.By Tyler FalkJanuary 13, 2015Invisibilia launches, makes public radio history
NPR says the new show is public radio’s biggest program launch ever.By Tyler FalkJanuary 9, 2015Colorado Public Radio acquires FM signal for OpenAir
The pubcaster is issuing a $5.75 million bond to buy the commercial FM signal and try to grow its Open Air audience.By Tyler FalkJanuary 8, 2015Inside NPR’s latest radio show, Invisibilia
A behind-the-scenes look at Invisibilia, NPR's new radio show.By Tyler FalkDecember 23, 2014Liberian reporters covering Ebola up close get boost from On the Media
The show's interview with a newspaper editor spurred a listener to take action.By Tyler FalkDecember 19, 2014Obama calls into WGBH radio show
The governor of Massachusetts gets a surprise call during his appearance on a public radio show.By Tyler FalkDecember 18, 2014NPR launches new show Invisibilia
The show will be hosted by founding producers of This American Life and Radiolab.By Tyler FalkDecember 9, 2014PRI develops tool to change how readers engage with its journalism
StoryAct will suggest ways that readers can take action.By Tyler FalkDecember 8, 2014NPR to close Kabul bureau
When the 13-year international combat mission ends in Afghanistan Dec. 31, NPR’s Kabul bureau will also close. NPR decided in 2012 that it ...By Tyler FalkDecember 5, 2014Matt Thompson leaves NPR for The Atlantic
NPR loses another high-profile employee to The Atlantic.By Tyler FalkDecember 3, 2014NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert searches for new acts
NPR announced Tuesday a contest that will use the platform of its Tiny Desk Concerts to discover up-and-coming musicians. For viewers, the ...By Tyler FalkDecember 2, 2014PRPD names Jody Evans president
Evans will step into the position Jan. 1.By Tyler FalkNovember 3, 2014