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Following NPR dispute, stations consider their future on Twitter — or off
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Some stations received donations and notes of support after announcing that they would stop using the platform.
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GBH News sharpens focus on diversity and inclusion through Maynard Institute program
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In addition to rethinking its editorial workflow, the newsroom aims to build a staff that closely mirrors the demographics of Boston by 2027.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
How a Chicana-run community radio station changed the ‘cultural soundscape’ of public broadcasting
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“Chicanas who stepped up to the microphone for the first time were not only hearing their own voices audibly broadcasted over public airwaves, they also were announcing the arrival of a sonically distinct Chicana public sphere.”
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With a news service on the way, an organization supporting Minnesota radio stations continues to grow
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The news service will be transformative for Ampers, as well as “a very needed product and project for the citizens of Minnesota,” CEO Joel Glaser said.
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Masterpiece’s ‘Tom Jones’ updates classic romp for unfamiliar audiences
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The four-hour adaptation, which debuts on PBS April 30, honors the 1749 book yet shows it through a modern lens.
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Why KPBS developed guidelines for public safety coverage — and why your news organization should, too
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Reporting on public safety without thoughtful consideration can lead to diminished accuracy and lack of depth that may leave audiences with a biased perception of which issues are truly important to communities.
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How classical stations can compete against AI-powered streaming services
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Today’s media environment requires us to engage with audiences in as many ways as possible with content that welcomes them to the music.
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Current Crossword: ‘Space Travel’
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Fans of Carl Sagan will win the space race when it comes to solving this month’s crossword.
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Remembering a ‘Cinco de Mayo miracle’ in the 30-year history of ‘Latino USA’
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For the show’s 30th anniversary, a founder of “Latino USA” recounts how President Bill Clinton helped the show make a splash at a 1993 Public Radio Conference.
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Public TV builds footprint on FAST channels in bid to reach younger audiences
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Bob Ross and Julia Child are among the stars of yesteryear whom cord-cutters are discovering on ad-supported streaming services.
Programs/Content
Adriano Schmid starts a ‘new chapter in the story’ of PBS Kids
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“I love different animation styles, different storytelling styles — live-action, multimedia and all those things,” says the network’s new VP of content. “This diversity in content is something I feel public media can achieve.”
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WBGO adds jazz gems to public broadcasting archive
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In the process of preserving the station’s musical legacy, retired jazz producer Becca Pulliam is rediscovering her own body of work.
Programs/Content
ChatGPT helps would-be writers find inspiration on community radio
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The show “KGUA Writers” is turning listeners’ prompts into AI-generated fiction.
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NPR to end production of four podcasts
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Production of the podcasts will end after their current seasons.
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‘Native America Calling’ receives National Humanities Medal
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“Native America Calling” captures “the vastness of the Native American life and its profound impact on the country,” said President Joe Biden during the ceremony.
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How KPBS expanded its reach to San Diego’s Latino communities
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A five-month sprint to deliver Spanish-language election content embraced community partnerships and social media promotion.
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How ‘Marie Antoinette’ sought humanity, humility inside Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors
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The new show’s star says it’s “certainly no dusty period drama.”
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With ‘Every Voice’ podcast, Terrance McKnight explores racism in classical music
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WQXR’s new podcast opens with a series of episodes about racist ideas in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.”
Programs/Content
Why journalists should act now to create an alternative to Twitter
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“If Twitter is doomed to fail, as many experts believe it is, we should be thinking now about what might replace it.”
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‘In the Dark’ podcast acquired by Condé Nast
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The “In the Dark” team will work with “New Yorker” reporters and editors to produce a new season of the show.