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Current Crossword: ‘Straight Ahead’
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New year, new public media–themed crossword puzzle — so get solving!
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Study finds greater racial diversity in public TV documentaries, both on screen and behind the scenes
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Commercial media outlets are “much more likely” than their public media counterparts to distribute documentaries directed by men and white filmmakers, according to a study by the Center for Media & Social Impact at American University’s School of Communication.
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As kids move on, PBS and stations revamp afternoon schedules to attract adults
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An overhaul of PBS’ weekday schedule opens a window for older viewers to spend a lot more time with public TV.
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Ahoy, Story Pirates! ‘SPTV’ brings creative storytelling to broadcast TV
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The public TV sibling of the popular kids podcast debuted in 2020 on KLCS in Los Angeles.
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WBFO show takes a daily look at Western New York’s marginalized communities
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The station launched the hourlong “Buffalo, What’s Next?” radio program in the wake of the May 14 mass shooting in the city.
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A mission to boost literacy informs ‘Drawn In,’ a program from Nine PBS
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Nine PBS in St. Louis partnered with Lion Forge Animation to create a series that features diverse characters who share a love of comic books.
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For stations, changes at Twitter raise questions about platform’s value
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Revamped verification and moderation policies under Elon Musk have public media organizations taking a fresh look at their use of Twitter.
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PBS partners with Allen Media Group on free livestreams of local stations
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The livestreams will roll out over the next few months.
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NJ PBS series highlights inspiring figures from each of the state’s 21 counties
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Producers of the documentary shorts series say the concept could be adapted for other public media organizations, particularly state networks with vast geographic areas to serve.
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Pubmedia’s datacasting startup forges content partnership with Sesame Workshop
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“The partnership model is key to everything we do,” says Erik Langner, CEO of the Information Equity Initiative.
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WSHU’s ‘Still Newtown’ podcast reflects on Sandy Hook 10 years later
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The narrative podcast tells “the bigger story” about how the shooting has — and has not — changed the community where it happened.
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting deletes TikTok accounts following governor’s ban
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Gov. Kristi Noem’s executive order prohibits state agencies and employees from downloading or accessing TikTok on state-owned or leased devices.
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Initial Here’
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The only public media–themed crossword puzzle is back with a new stumper.
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American Public Television to launch podcast studio
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APT Podcast Studios is negotiating its first deals for programs about food, travel, health and lifestyle.
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Public radio’s ‘UnderCurrents’ to end production
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The eclectic music program has been on the air for more than 17 years.
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Great Salt Lake Collaborative wins 2022 Local that Works award
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The winner was chosen from among 96 entries submitted by public broadcasters, nonprofit newsrooms and other media organizations.
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NPR adds bureau in Ukraine
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Joanna Kakissis will be the bureau’s sole correspondent.
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New Classical California stream brings Latin-influenced music to listeners
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Listeners can choose from streams in both English and Spanish.
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How ‘Sesame Street’ took root in post-Soviet Russia as ‘Ulitsa Sezam’
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In a new memoir, the lead producer behind the creation of Russia’s “Sesame Street” recounts the show’s tumultuous birth.
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Pipeline 2023: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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Our annual look at national programs coming to public television includes 104 series and specials.