Mandela: An Audio History beat Oprah Winfrey, Amy Poehler, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Neil Gaiman at the Audies.

Duggan served as host and self-styled “provocateur” of the raucous program.

The WNYC event mixed whimsy and seriousness to explore issues of diversity in public radio.

Michaela Majoun will leave Philadelphia’s WXPN to pursue a writing career.

Also, Chicago’s WTTW marks its 60th anniversary May 5 with a gala salute to Newton Minow.

Nuzum said Audible is looking to create a “third space” in the audio world.

The lofty world of public radio is as affected as any broadcaster by harassment described as steady, ubiquitous and taking many forms.

Friedman joined PBS in 1985 as a copyright associate.

Benton became an advocate for public broadcasting during its formative years.

Executive producers for Mercy Street include Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Thelma & Louise).

After Kilmurry’s departure, Chris White, v.p. of programming and production, rises to executive producer.

Quayle’s vision for NPR was to provide “excellence and diversity to noncommercial radio.”

Mackey takes the helm at the MMG in August.

Moore was a member of the circle of avant-garde poets that came to be known as the San Francisco Renaissance.

Simon's first responsibilities at Sesame Street included babysitting kids who appeared on the show.