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Ron Bornstein, Wisconsin pubcaster who changed NPR’s trajectory, dies at 91
Though he's often credited for saving NPR from bankruptcy in 1983, Bornstein's influence on public broadcasting ran much deeper than his ...Karen Lincoln Michel will leave CEO role at IndiJ Public Media
Michel will transition to a role focusing on the organization’s “local Indigenous journalism efforts.”Futuro Media names co-CEOs
In their new roles, Marlon Bishop will also be Head of Podcasts and New Business, while Peniley Ramírez will serve as Head ...Comings and goings: KQED hires VP of philanthropy, ‘NewsHour’ director retires …
Lynne Slattery most recently worked at the Obama Foundation as director of development for Southern California and the Southwest.Natalie Pillsbury will lead PBS Western Reserve
Pillsbury currently works as director of strategic content initiatives for Ideastream Public Media.Joyce Slocum, CEO of Texas Public Radio, dies at 66
Slocum, who had led Texas Public Radio since 2014, died of complications from colon cancer.Comings and goings: CPB hires general counsel, NETA EVP plans to retire …
Evan Slavitt will step in as SVP and general counsel for CPB.Helen Barrington named GM of KAZU
Barrington succeeds Mik Benedek, who retired from the position.Texas Public Radio CEO Joyce Slocum enters hospice care
Slocum, who became TPR’s leader in 2014, has colon cancer.Tim Fallon to become CEO emeritus of Lehigh Valley Public Media
Fallon has led the organization for 12 years.Cary Boyce resigns as GM of Spokane Public Radio
Boyce has led the station since 2012.Comings and goings: Chris Hastings named editor-in-chief of World, Feet in 2 Worlds announces leadership ...
Hastings, who has been EP of World since 2012, added editor-in-chief to his title.Bob Edwards, first host of NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ dies at 76
Edwards was “one of the great voices and talents of this network’s history,” NPR CEO John Lansing said.Comings and goings: Members join NPR board, CDP president adds CEO title …
Station leaders from KOSU and WKAR were seated on NPR’s board of directors.WBOI names Travis Pope GM
Pope was most recently station manager at Marfa Public Radio.