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Justin Clapp to lead KRFC
Clapp was previously operations and programming president at Townsquare Media.Comings and goings: Rebecca Eaton to retire from ‘Masterpiece,’ St. Louis Public Radio announces newsroom ...
Rebecca Eaton, who has worked for “Masterpiece” since 1985, is retiring from the series.Sophie Crane to lead Transom Story Lab
Transom Story Lab will become an independent nonprofit.Wisconsin Public Media’s Heather Reese dies at 50
Reese was a vocal supporter of the Wisconsin Idea — the belief that the University of Wisconsin's public service in education extends ...Ralph Jennings, GM who guided WFUV’s growth as an NPR music station, dies at 86
“All of us who love WFUV owe Ralph our gratitude," said GM Chuck Singleton.Tammy Robinson, former exec for WNET and WETA, dies at 77
Robinson’s highest post in public media was VP of national programming for the WNET Group.Marcia Killingsworth, GPB publicist for two decades, dies at 69
After retiring from Atlanta's WABE in 2008, Killingsworth pursued her interests in journalism.Rick Westover named GM of WCMU Public Media
Westover first joined the station in 1999.Comings and goings: CPB elects new board chair, PBS appoints VP …
CPB’s board unanimously elected Ruby Calvert as chair.David Fischer hired as GM of KNKX
Fischer has spent more than 30 years in arts management.How Albina Cabrera’s bilingual content at KEXP is bringing listeners closer together
As the Latin Partnerships and Editorial Manager at KEXP, Argentine-born Albina Cabrera has dedicated her career to amplifying diverse voices in the ...Radio producer Ben Manilla dies at 71
"No one knew more about radio and audio programming and entertainment than Ben Manilla," said actor Dan Ackroyd.Houston Public Media GM Lisa Shumate will step down
Shumate has led the station since 2011.Comings and goings: ‘Morning Edition’ EP to leave NPR, LAist CCO departs from station …
Erika Aguilar, EP of “Morning Edition” and “Up First,” will leave NPR in December.Louisville Public Media CEO Stephen George to step down
George will leave for another job in January.
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