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Latest version of Trump budget reportedly maintains push to end CPB funding
“There is a little money in the budget left to allow us to wind down the federal position,” said OMB director Mick ...Public TV alum ponders ‘sacrifice’ of PBS, NPR funding
"Now, more than ever," federal support is vital, writes a former “NewsHour” executive.NPR announces slate of new podcasts
The third season of "Invisibilia" will also launch next month.Photojournalist sues NPR over copyright infringement
The photo at issue was used in a 2012 post.WGBH adds on-demand option to its cloud-based PMM system
Stations using PMM On Demand can access content using their existing master control technology.Public TV painter Bob Ross appears in online video game
Ross is a skin for the “Smite” character Sylvanus, one of the game’s gods.PRX creates podcast playlists for guests of Cambridge hotel
The hotel also commissioned an episode of the podcast “The Memory Palace.”NPR sports commentator Frank Deford signs off
Deford has delivered commentaries on NPR since 1980.University rejects Louisville Public Media bid for WNKU simulcaster
LPM had offered $3.5 million in cash and $1.5 million in other services.Omnibus bill bumps up FY17 funds for Ready To Learn and arts endowments
Votes are expected before the end of the week.Survey finds strong opposition to cuts in arts, pubmedia funding
The research also found that 37 percent “strongly disagree” with President Trump’s desire to stop funding entities including CPB.Lack of funds ends ‘Free Speech Radio News’ after 17 years
The weekly show airs on 40 stations.APM, NPR among winners for radio, podcast and web Peabody Awards
Other winners include “This American Life” and ProPublica.Nevada Public Radio programs new Reno signal with contemporary music
The broadcaster purchased the station last year.One executive to leave CPB while two get new duties
“We need strong leadership to ensure we are as effective as possible,” CPB President Pat Harrison said.
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