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Celebration for Diane Rehm honors departing host’s warmth, grit and voice
Speaking in the aftermath of the election, Rehm urged public radio to listen “better and harder to those to whom we have ...Utah public media producer Gordon Jones dies at 63
Jones had been diagnosed with lung cancer in May.PBS Board elects leaders, KPCC’s Aguirre to join Academy and more comings and goings in ...
Also, public TV executive Dick Pryor takes over as g.m. of KGOU in Norman, Okla., Monday.How Lisa Napoli found herself writing a book about Joan Kroc
The public radio reporter tells the back story behind her new biography about the McDonald’s heiress and NPR benefactor.Arkansas public media leader Allen Weatherly dies at 64
Weatherly was active in public media for more than 36 years.KLCS-TV leader Thomas dies at 59
Thomas began her career in television when she was just 16 years old.Two leaders recognized for service and innovation at Super Regional
Bruce Theriault and Michelle Srbinovich received the awards.Producer Sean Cole relishes the ‘beautiful feeling’ of performing weddings
The radio producer and poet has married 19 couples, including many friends who work in public radio.CPB Board selects new leadership, NPR’s Brand lands in London, and other comings and goings ...
Also, American Experience has named its first historian in residence.How Sarah McCammon’s religious upbringing informs her reporting
The NPR reporter’s background in evangelical Christianity has given her insight into conservative political communities.John Crockett, VP of engineering for South Carolina networks, dies at 69
“John was a great leader, mentor and a champion for public service,” said Linda O’Bryon, president of SCETV and SC Public Radio.Public radio provides “lifeline,” direction for renowned lawyer Dickie Scruggs
Listening to public radio while doing time connected Dickie Scruggs to the outside world and his former life.NPR music librarian Robert Goldstein dies at 66
Colleagues remember “the unassuming, behind-the-scenes guy who got things done.”PRI’s Skoler to lead Louisville station, Marfa Public Radio taps new GM and other comings ...
Skoler founded the Public Insight Network now used by more than 60 newsrooms.A journalist’s story of hitting bottom and addressing drug addiction
KQED’s John Sepulvado: “You can be part of this culture, you can be who you are and not drink.”
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