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‘POV’ to air Bill Nye documentary after theatrical release from PBS
Filmmakers David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg said they “grew up as middle schoolers watching Bill Nye on PBS."Radio Ambulante wants to train ‘next generation’ of Spanish-speaking producers
The podcast is offering online journalism training and fellowships.Another academic lashes out at ‘School Inc.’ documentary
Diane Ravitch, a former assistant secretary of education, calls the documentary “paid propaganda.”NPR and Triple A stations partner to promote up-and-coming musicians
Stations from all across the country will work together on the initiative.CPB director’s second op-ed against federal funds draws public rebuke from board leaders
Howard Husock’s latest essay appeared Thursday in “The Hill.”MPR’s The Current expands coverage in Duluth
The Triple A service will have three signals in the city.Boston station adds new podcast for kids
'Circle Round' launches in September.Latest Radiotopia podcast takes listeners inside San Quentin
The podcast, incubated through PRX's Podquest contest, debuts June 14.N.J. bill proposes using spectrum auction cash for news consortium
If passed, the law would funnel $100 million of the state's $332 million to a journalism partnership.Survey finds favorable view of PBS among LGBT consumers
PBS is among the top 10 in brand perception among LGBT consumers, according to YouGov.Libertarian-leaning ‘School Inc.’ documentary sparks rebuke, defense
An academic calls the program “an unbalanced, journalistically questionable series.”Chicago Public Media seeks to expand WBEZ news staff
CEO Goli Sheikholeslami discussed the plans at a City Club of Chicago lunch event, reports Crain's.WAMU sees gains in black, Latino audience
Listeners of the two ethnicities now make up about one-fourth of the station's audience, according to the Washingtonian.Layoffs at KCPT in Kansas City, Mo., include Emmy-winning producer
Two producers, an education coordinator and the executive producer for cultural affairs were cut.Bluegrass FM signal in Washington, D.C., suburbs will go off air
The service will continue online and on an HD radio channel.
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