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Ideastream podcast zeroes in on challenges, triumphs among Cleveland’s Black women
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“Living for We” features local women talking about the challenges they face with careers, health, gun violence and other topics.
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Current Crossword: ‘What About Virginia?’
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If you can think of a popular PBS science program, you’ll have a head start on solving this puzzle.
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Why youth media is worth the investment
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By embracing youth media, newsrooms can create a pipeline for talent while boosting the skills of reporters and producers already on staff.
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These lessons in ‘hostiness’ matter more than ever for public media’s future
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In interviews for the podcast “Sound Judgment,” public media veterans illuminate the kinds of strategic thinking that can inform the development of standout shows.
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Colorado Public Radio merges nature and art with new podcast ‘Terra Firma’
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Hosted by poet CMarie Fuhrman, the podcast uses natural soundscapes to help listeners remember what they love about being outdoors.
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New Nashville Public Television show serves up food and live music to bridge political divides
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“Ear to the Common Ground” brings together musicians and their fans to discuss controversial issues, such as abortion and gun rights.
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‘The Takeaway’ canceled by WNYC, PRX
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Host Melissa Harris-Perry called the decision “an act of institutional cruelty and abuse” by WNYC executives.
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Stations partner with ‘Nova’ to tell stories of climate solutions
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For “Nova,” climate change seemed like a natural fit to continue exploring local effects of national and international issues.
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Having equitable impact means overcoming the barriers we keep in place
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Good or even great work is not always equitable work. We often simply don’t reach children of color because we establish or preserve barriers that prevent reach.
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WBEZ blends entertainment and identity with ‘Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast’
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The show celebrates what it calls “badass Asians who are making a mark on pop culture.”
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‘Roadshow’ podcast focuses on stories that make you go ‘Wow, really?’
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“Detours,” which just released its third season, digs deeper into stories behind memorable appraisals.
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Current Crossword: ‘World Capitals’
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Your knowledge of NPR podcasts will help you complete our latest public media crossword.
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NPR’s State of the Union coverage aims to reach listeners who navigate the world in two languages
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“We are doing this para la gente,” says Erika Aguilar, EP of “Morning Edition.” “That feels really good and gives you purpose.”
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Stations seek alternatives as ITVS plans to shut down OVEE platform
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ITVS will deactivate the streaming platform at the end of June.
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Reviewing border coverage uncovers risks of ‘both sides’ reporting on right-wing extremists
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A PEN America case study about a 2017 KPBS/inewsource report shows how humanizing extremists can gloss over dangerous viewpoints.
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With ‘City Island,’ PBS Kids leans into animated shorts to show how communities work
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Aaron Augenblick’s kooky cartoon creates a neighborhood that’s “friendly, inviting, and … really fun to hang out in.”
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What America Amplified learned about engagement during the midterm elections
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America Amplified’s focus on the mechanics of voting highlighted the challenges of reaching beyond public media’s current audiences.
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How pubmedia can build relationships with teens and tweens
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A new study from Sesame Workshop draws on lessons from project leaders and youth alumni.
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PBS to launch multiplatform climate initiative in April
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“Chasing Carbon Zero,” which looks at goals to eliminate carbon pollution within the United States, is one of two “Nova” films that lead Climate Across America.
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Rhode Island PBS acquires ‘Future of XYZ’ as part of evolving digital strategy
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A series that started as a pandemic passion project is now on its way to viewers across New England and beyond thanks to a collaboration between Rhode Island PBS and independent producer Lisa Gralnek.