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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.”Longtime WNYC music host Oscar Brand dies at 96
Brand hosted the station’s “Folklife Festival” for more than 70 years, earning him a Guinness world record.PBS makes changes, Sarasohn leaves NPR after 24 years and more comings and goings in ...
PBS has reorganized its digital and marketing team, while also hiring and promoting executives in other departments.Mark Handley, former New Hampshire Public Radio president and NPR board chairman, dies at 74
Handley was president and CEO of NHPR for 15 years.Stanley Nelson urges academy to reach beyond comfort zone for new talent
Accepting an award for lifetime achievements, Nelson said that television has failed to tell “the full American story.”Even after retiring, MPR founder Bill Kling seeks to improve public radio
Kling retired in 2011 but still has plenty to say about his field.
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