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Documentary ‘ode’ to Steve Post’s many talents leaves out key verses
“Playing in the FM Band: The Steve Post Story,” a feature-length documentary about a pioneer of freeform radio, zooms in on some odd ...Carrie Storer to step down as NPR HR chief
Selyn Hong will take on Storer's role March 28.Emilio Delgado, ‘Luis’ for 44 years on ‘Sesame Street,’ dies at 81
On "Sesame Street," Delgado was able to build a character who challenged stereotypes. Luis was a business owner, a neighbor, and later ...Wisconsin Public Radio’s Michael Arnold will resign in April
"I never thought that I would be part of the Great Resignation, but I am, and it's actually kind of exciting," Arnold ...Comings and goings: NPR appoints executives for Network Growth team, WNYC adds producer for ‘Radiolab’ ...
Bryan Moffett will be SVP of network growth for NPR and will retain his COO role for National Public Media, while Joel ...GM Miquel Calçada leaves Pacifica’s KPFK
Calçada held the job for seven months.Sam Sanders to create and host culture podcast for Vox Media
"Getting the chance to showcase and work alongside the journalists I’ve been trying to keep up with for so long is more ...Melody Walker, radio journalist and producer, dies at 62
"Melody was a gifted journalist with great storytelling skills and a sense of humor," said Jim Russell, founding EP of "Marketplace."‘The Daily’ adds Sabrina Tavernise as host
Tavernise will share hosting duties with Michael Barbaro.Comings and goings: NPR names chief Washington editor, ‘Reveal’ adds staffers …
Krishnadev Calamur rejoined NPR in 2019 and most recently worked as acting chief Washington editor.Sam Sanders signs off from NPR’s ‘It’s Been a Minute’
“I'm taking about a month off, and then I'll be making something new again,” Sanders said.Mark Vogelzang will lead Nevada Public Radio
Vogelzang recently served as interim CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio.Support your local station? Former NPR CEO Jarl Mohn is supporting them all
Mohn's $1,000 donations to all of NPR's member stations are netting him a sizable mug collection.Jeffrey Pope named CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio
Pope succeeds David Feingold, who retired last year, and interim GM Mark Vogelzang.Comings and goings: NewsHour Productions announces staff changes, WAMU CCO leaving station …
Among other changes, Rachel Wellford was appointed EP of "PBS NewsHour Weekend."
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