Programs/Content
KQED acquires ‘Snap Judgment’ and ‘Spooked’
Both the flagship program and “Spooked” are produced by Snap Judgment Studios, based in Oakland.With ‘Oldies Show,’ TJ Lubinsky aims to tell stories behind hit songs of yesteryear
The multi-episode series, slated to launch in 2024, is designed to air in the run-up to public TV's pledge season.After eight years at APM, ‘Too Beautiful to Live’ finds its footing as an independent ...
"We decided to just put ads aside for a little bit and rely on this public radio model," says co-host Andrew Walsh.Second season of ‘Native America’ celebrates contemporary Native communities
The team of Native American producers and directors gave the season a "visceral authenticity," said Providence Pictures EP Gary Glassman.PRX to offer ‘Ezra Klein Show’ to public radio stations
The show will be available to public radio stations starting Nov. 10.Digitization project will preserve decades of archival content for Arkansas PBS
The station is seeking partnerships with archival organizations to make the collection accessible to the public.Survey finds PBS app users want more content, features
The survey’s findings were presented last week at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference in Atlanta.Could daylong themes reverse a drop in listening to news stations?
Stations could be changing the topic too often for listeners to keep up. What if they tried something different?Vermont Public’s ‘Homegoings’ takes conversations about race to wider audience
The show will also use video and live elements to explore topics relating to Black culture.Science behind ‘creature powers’ gives ‘Wild Kratts’ many angles for exploring the lives of animals
With an all-new season of TV episodes and upcoming tour of live shows, Martin and Chris Kratt give kids new ways to ...Current Crossword: ‘Gift Exchanges’
This month's crossword is for the development teams.How public media can use AI to reach Latino audiences
Ethical engagement with artificial intelligence may assist public media in the future.The enduring and accessible legacy of ‘Vegetable Soup,’ a 1970s TV show that embraced cultural ...
The show aimed "to help children learn to live together in appreciation of the common humanity of different peoples."How tech challenges are hindering the practice of engaged journalism
While tools to engage community members in journalism are growing, they aren't necessarily designed with the goals of innovative newsrooms in mind. ...New WXPN podcast spotlights Black Americana artists during Black Music Month
WXPN's "Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency" podcast is part of the station's growing focus on artist development.
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