The public broadcasters have found various ways to handle protesters, politicians and outsized community interest.
Programs/Content
Jesse Thorn on the insecurities that inspired his latest podcast
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The “Bullseye” host interviewed his favorite interviewers “in an effort to compare notes and find out if I was doing it wrong.”
Programs/Content
California’s KCSN and KSBR partner to grow audience
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The new collaboration aims to solve a signal interference issue between the two stations.
Programs/Content
NPR board hears details of ‘disruptive’ Digital Services transition
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The network is aiming for greater audience engagement across NPR and station digital platforms by bringing together Boston and Washington teams.
Education
Updated ‘Sesame’ curriculum includes early-learning initiatives at stations
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The show’s characters and lessons will be featured in programs bringing educational resources to providers and parents.
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Alongside ‘Vietnam’, stations bring many voices to national conversation
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Stations are staging local events and creating original content tied to the 18-hour Ken Burns series, debuting Sep. 17.
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First year of Indiana TV show on education brings bigger budget, wider reach
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WNIT added “EducationCounts_Michiana” to its local lineup in response to a lack of area reporting.
Programs/Content
WFMT Radio Network partners internationally to broadcast Chicago Jazz Festival
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Audio from the festival will air in China and Europe.
Programs/Content
Lauren Ober on diving deep into the world of podcasts with ‘The Big Listen’
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The host of the WAMU/NPR show discusses her audience and the kinds of voices we need more of on podcasts.
Programs/Content
NPR taps Chapin to lead rollout of journalism network
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In reorganizing newsroom management for the new focus on station collaborations, NPR is also expanding its bureau chief system.