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How Michigan Radio launched 42 podcasts at once (and why it’s just the beginning)

By Dustin Dwyer, Reporter (Michigan Radio) | March 4, 2021

With its new Minutes project, the station is making city council meetings more accessible while helping its reporters find stories.

KPBS podcast seeks new audiences while highlighting San Diego culture

Makeup professionals apply aging makeup in 'Fast-Forward'

‘Fast-Forward’ challenges viewers to have tough conversations about aging

WCPN’s 'Inside the Bricks' podcast gives public housing residents a say in their future

Texas stations partner to report on chemical disasters in the state

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‘Roadshow’ goes into celebrities’ homes for episodes produced during pandemic

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | February 9, 2021

When “Roadshow” tour events drawing large crowds became a no-go, producers sought out A-listers with interesting collections.

A reporter interviews a farmer for a Milwaukee PBS documentary
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Milwaukee newsroom collaboration brings unique approach to ‘Frontline’ local journalism initiative

By Skye Witley, Editorial Intern | February 8, 2021

Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel worked together to cover the multifaceted Wisconsin dairy economy.

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‘Atlantic Crossing’ brings subtitled Norwegian drama to ‘Masterpiece’

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | February 5, 2021

When the pipeline of British dramas slowed during lockdown, EP Susanne Simpson acquired a World War II drama from Norwegian public broadcaster NRK.

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PBS execs upbeat about financial outlook, new arts programs

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | February 3, 2021

During the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, President Paula Kerger cited gains in stations’ membership revenues and the Biden administration’s focus on education as bright spots.

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‘Independent Lens’ partners with PBS for documentaries on civics, justice system

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | February 2, 2021

The marquee program for the initiative is “Philly D.A.,” an eight-part series about Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his staff’s plan to address community issues.

Adam Eccleston performs a flute solo
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All Classical Portland initiative aims to diversify choices for classical works

By Skye Witley, Editorial Intern | February 1, 2021

The station will commission and broadcast recordings of works by composers from underrepresented communities.

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New grant gives jazz stations a ‘monumental opportunity’

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 28, 2021

The grant will create a “unique opportunity to learn from each other and to help and support each other,” said WBGO CEO Steve Williams.

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Public radio stations call on New York Times to take responsibility for ‘lapses in judgment’

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 12, 2021

Station leaders and the Public Radio Program Directors Association are questioning the Times’ damage control related to its podcast “Caliphate.”

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Southern California Public Radio receives $500,000 CPB grant for podcast studio

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | January 12, 2021

The grant will help SCPR’s LAist Studios serve younger and more diverse audiences.

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