Programs/Content
How a new public TV sitcom is helping viewers talk about mental health
The creator of How Are We Today? drew on his own struggles to address stigmas around discussing mental health conditions.Cost savings become ‘primary concern’ in station scheduling decisions
The loss of CPB funding has prompted radio programmers to reassess the value of every show.APMG sells ‘Brains On!’ podcast to co-creators
The first episode of Brains On! under new ownership will be released later this month.Playbook for growth: Treat radio like a vibrant platform and your audience will flourish
A cross-disciplinary focus on airtime and audience needs propelled KQED Radio’s ratings surge.Future news audiences want public media that’s punchier, weirder and on platforms where they spend ...
At a session at August's PMCC Content Conference, panelists discussed how to reach new audiences through authenticity and experimentation.New documentary pays tribute to late, great KUT/KUTX personality John Aielli
Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience hits digital services this month.New nonprofit receives funding for public radio distribution
CPB granted the nonprofit $57.9 million over five years.State lawmaker to receive $206K salary as Arkansas PBS director
Commission Vice Chairman Woody Freeman said he recommended the amount because of Rep. Carlton Wing’s “extensive media background.”WNYC offers free programs to stations affected by funding cuts
“Hopefully this will give station leaders a bit of financial breathing room," said LaFontaine Oliver, New York Public Radio’s president and CEO ...PBS Kids gets into gameplay video with ‘Odd Squad Gaming Unit’
The new series of YouTube shorts for 5- to 8-year-olds aims to “make things that kids will want to tell their best ...‘Ye Gods’ show invites celebrities to discuss the rules that guide their lives
Veteran TV producer Scott Carter brings his lifelong fascination with theological questions to public radio.Indigenous traditions inspire new video game from Nebraska, Wisconsin stations
A collaborative design process enabled public media teams and Menominee contributors to authentically represent modern Menominee life in Powwow Bound.How journalists of color are expanding radio’s definition of a ‘good talker’
Voice standards can shift to ensure clear, dynamic speech without excluding guests who lack training and experience within dominant institutional spaces.How classical stations are pushing boundaries to deepen community connections
KMFA in Austin and Louisville Public Media host “indie classical” performances, while North Carolina’s WDAV profiles artists from underrepresented communities and hosts ...California news coalition launches database of police misconduct records
LAist, KQED and CapRadio are among the partner organizations gathering and sharing thousands of documents made public since 2018.
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