People
Tom Karlo: We need public media now more than ever
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Karlo began his career at KPBS in San Diego 44 years ago.
People
Tamara Keith: “Public radio was my destiny”
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NPR correspondent Tamara Keith writes that in public radio she does work that could make a difference in the lives of listeners.
People
Robert Siegel to leave ‘All Things Considered’ host chair
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Siegel will step down in January.
People
AIR grows its staff, Nashville’s Curley sets retirement and other comings and goings in public media
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AIR’s new program director comes from “American Experience.”
Quick Takes
One executive to leave CPB while two get new duties
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“We need strong leadership to ensure we are as effective as possible,” CPB President Pat Harrison said.
People
Ernesto Aguilar: I’m a testament to public media’s transformative power
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Aguilar discovered punk rock on a community radio station and found himself coming back to listen to the news.
People
NPR’s Michael Oreskes: “I’m here for the mission”
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The top news exec at NPR says he chose public media because society needs robust journalism.
Awards
ICIJ, NPR, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting win IRE honors, and other awards
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Other award winners include independent producer Jenni Monet, Reveal’s Will Evans and WFAE’s Lisa Worf.
People
Why do people work in public media?
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This year, as Current marks the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act, we are illuminating the experiences that inspired people to choose to work in public media.