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‘Fresh Air’ host Terry Gross awarded National Humanities Medal
A citation noted Gross’s “artful probing of the human experience.”NPR’s Wade Goodwyn on his best work and fighting for his voice
The reporter’s distinctive storytelling and Southern drawl win him praise from listeners and colleagues.‘Memory Palace’ creator joins Met, NPR Board welcomes Watson, and other comings and goings in ...
Nate DiMeo will produce 10 podcasts focused on objects in the museum’s American Wing.NPR commentator Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor dies at 79
NPR aired hundreds of commentaries by the food and culture writer.‘Tennessee Crossroads’ producer Ken Simington dies at 64
Beth Curley, NPT president, called Simington “the granddaddy of NPT’s production staff.”Veteran public TV executive Barry Baker dies at 67
“There was a generation, and Barry was among them, that really defined and built what we are today.”Code Switch’s Montgomery to lead WAMU newsroom, Perzel leaves Cincinnati, and more comings and goings ...
Alicia Montgomery will be editorial director at the Washington, D.C., station.John McLaughlin dies after 34 years at head of public TV political roundtable
A WTTW spokesperson said producers have not yet informed the station about plans for the program.Robinson to leave WFMT, INN elects new board chair, and more comings and goings in ...
Robinson has worked for WFMT for 16 years.NETA elects leadership, ‘Hamilton’ creator will be PBS host, and other comings and goings in ...
Ronnie Agnew, head of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, is NETA board chair.Public radio host signs professional basketball contract
Kareem Maddox is making an unusual transition.St. Paul station hires three, news VP joins WHYY, and more comings and goings in ...
Also, NPR’s new Shanghai bureau chief is Rob Schmitz.Steve Bell, ‘voice of KCUR,’ dies at 77
The veteran Kansas City, Mo., newscaster collapsed in the office Monday.Renee Montagne to sign off ‘Morning Edition’ after election
She will stay at NPR as a special correspondent.Phoenix GM resigns, Questlove joins WNYC board, and other comings and goings in public media
Also, WGBH gets its first “Editor in Residence.”
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