Quick Takes
Knight Prototype Fund to invest up to $1M in spreading facts
Knight will devote the funding to early-stage projects aiming to combat misinformation.FCC takes another step toward adopting new ATSC standard
The FCC wants comments on suggested rules that will let broadcasters begin sending ATSC 3.0 transmissions.Proposed changes at Miami’s WLRN seen as threat to newsroom independence
The station’s school-board licensee has suggested making news staffers employees of the school district.PBS-commissioned survey finds 73 percent of voters oppose eliminating federal funding for public TV
Support for funding spanned all regions of the country, with most respondents citing public TV’s educational mission as its most important value.WGBH allegedly dismisses reporter after discovering views on vaccines
The Boston Globe says WGBH released the reporter after learning of “past statements linking vaccines and autism.”W.Va. governor proposes zeroing out of pubcasting funding
An elimination of funding could result in a severe downsizing at the network.New Orleans’ WWNO adds full-time classical signal
The broadcaster acquired the translator at 104.9 FM last fall.‘Serial’ creators announce new podcast, production company
The debut podcast “S-Town” will be released next month.Empire State Building sues Pacifica over $1.35M in unpaid rent
Pacifica has been “chronically late” on payments, according to the Empire State Realty Trust.PBS Development, stations to test social media fundraising platform
A pilot campaign will use Goodworld.me technology to support the March pledge drives of up to 10 stations.Community group to take over WAMU bluegrass service
Supporters organized to create a foundation to preserve the broadcast service for music lovers in metropolitan D.C.Third Coast offers Radio Residency for audio producers
The one-week program is open to all who identify themselves as part of an under-represented group in public radio and podcasting.Report on journalists’ deaths proposes changes to NPR’s editorial procedures
The audit concludes with 12 observations and recommendations.New training will help digital staffers polish their skills
The Digital Immersion Project will provide training, workshops and mentorships.CPR adds signals to expand its news service into Colorado Springs
With the purchase of an AM station and FM translator, the Denver-based pubcaster nears its goal of providing a statewide news service. ...
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