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Leo Eaton, producer who led international co-productions for Maryland Public Television, dies at 76
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After an early career in British television, Eaton reinvented himself as a prolific producer of documentary films for PBS.
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Comings and goings: NPR adds evening and overnight staff, KET promotes employees …
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NPR hired Fernando Alfonso III, Kevin Drew and Ayana Archie for its evening and overnight Newshub.
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Comings and goings: Kimberly Adams named co-host for Marketplace’s ‘Make Me Smart,’ Lemonada Media hires public radio veterans …
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Adams succeeds Molly Wood, who left “Marketplace” last year.
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Connie Goldman, former MPR reporter and ‘ATC’ host, dies at 91
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“When I think of Connie, I think of somebody who was buoyant, bubbly and excited even if people were depressed and concerned or worried about whether NPR would exist,” said Jonathan “Smokey” Baer, who worked with Goldman as a production assistant on “All Things Considered.”
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Documentary ‘ode’ to Steve Post’s many talents leaves out key verses
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“Playing in the FM Band: The Steve Post Story,” a feature-length documentary about a pioneer of freeform radio, zooms in on some odd stuff.
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Emilio Delgado, ‘Luis’ for 44 years on ‘Sesame Street,’ dies at 81
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On “Sesame Street,” Delgado was able to build a character who challenged stereotypes. Luis was a business owner, a neighbor, and later a husband and father.
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Wisconsin Public Radio’s Michael Arnold will resign in April
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“I never thought that I would be part of the Great Resignation, but I am, and it’s actually kind of exciting,” Arnold said.
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Comings and goings: NPR appoints executives for Network Growth team, WNYC adds producer for ‘Radiolab’ spinoff …
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Bryan Moffett will be SVP of network growth for NPR and will retain his COO role for National Public Media, while Joel Sucherman will be VP of audio platform strategy.
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Sam Sanders to create and host culture podcast for Vox Media
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“Getting the chance to showcase and work alongside the journalists I’ve been trying to keep up with for so long is more than just a dream come true; it’s a match made in heaven,” Sanders said.
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Melody Walker, radio journalist and producer, dies at 62
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“Melody was a gifted journalist with great storytelling skills and a sense of humor,” said Jim Russell, founding EP of “Marketplace.”
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‘The Daily’ adds Sabrina Tavernise as host
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Tavernise will share hosting duties with Michael Barbaro.
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Comings and goings: NPR names chief Washington editor, ‘Reveal’ adds staffers …
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Krishnadev Calamur rejoined NPR in 2019 and most recently worked as acting chief Washington editor.
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Sam Sanders signs off from NPR’s ‘It’s Been a Minute’
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“I’m taking about a month off, and then I’ll be making something new again,” Sanders said.
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Mark Vogelzang will lead Nevada Public Radio
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Vogelzang recently served as interim CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio.
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Support your local station? Former NPR CEO Jarl Mohn is supporting them all
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Mohn’s $1,000 donations to all of NPR’s member stations are netting him a sizable mug collection.
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Jeffrey Pope named CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio
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Pope succeeds David Feingold, who retired last year, and interim GM Mark Vogelzang.
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Comings and goings: NewsHour Productions announces staff changes, WAMU CCO leaving station …
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Among other changes, Rachel Wellford was appointed EP of “PBS NewsHour Weekend.”