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PBS, ITVS delay documentary broadcast after Trump quote draws scrutiny
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The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America had pointed out inaccuracies in a quote from a 2020 press conference.
Engagement
How KUNR’s virtual events in Spanish connect the Northern Nevada community to pandemic resources
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The Reno station’s engagement efforts have led to authentic interactions with the Spanish-speaking community while delivering critical information.
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It’s time for public radio stations to stop over-programming weekends
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Want to free up thousands of dollars in your budget, create an innovation fund and streamline your on-air promotions — all while improving your public service? It’s easy — just drop 70% of your station’s weekend programming.
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World Channel brings ‘Eyes on the Prize’ back to public television with first-ever streaming window
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The acclaimed documentary on the American civil rights movement has renewed relevance to contemporary discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion, said World Channel EP Chris Hastings.
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Nine months after getting laid off, John Moe finds a new home for conversations about mental health
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“I started thinking about what I wanted to do next and how I can help people in a variety of ways. I had a lot of time wandering the desert to think about it.”
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Multimedia journalism collaborative explores caregiver issues through solutions reporting
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With newsrooms based in New York and Michigan, the initiative is the first interstate project to be supported by the Solutions Journalism Network.
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With venues closed, event planners create virtual experiences to connect with audiences
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Event organizers in public media see a future for digital events even when groups can gather again.
Education
With new program, ‘Nova’ hopes to inspire and diversify next generation of science communicators
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The national program will help 30 students make science videos about topics of their choice.
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For their listeners, NPR News stations are the last thing worth listening to on the radio
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Nielsen data shows that listeners are finding the programming on NPR News stations more important in their lives than ever, and by extension, more worthy of support.
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Virginia’s VPM partners on Community Media Center in Richmond
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The VPM + ICA Community Media Center is a free and public recording studio and workspace that aims to make creating podcasts more accessible.
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How Michigan Radio launched 42 podcasts at once (and why it’s just the beginning)
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With its new Minutes project, the station is making city council meetings more accessible while helping its reporters find stories.
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KPBS podcast seeks new audiences while highlighting San Diego culture
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Launched this month, “The Parker Edison Project” gives “complete creative freedom” to a local rapper and journalist.
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‘Fast-Forward’ challenges viewers to have tough conversations about aging
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A documentary debuting March 24 follows millennials and their boomer parents as they navigate an “aging boot camp.”
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WCPN’s ‘Inside the Bricks’ podcast gives public housing residents a say in their future
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“The idea was, how can we listen to people in their neighborhood and tell their stories?”
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Texas stations partner to report on chemical disasters in the state
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Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media’s reporting series, “Fire Triangle,” examines the recurrence of chemical explosions and what can be done to prevent them.
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‘Roadshow’ goes into celebrities’ homes for episodes produced during pandemic
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When “Roadshow” tour events drawing large crowds became a no-go, producers sought out A-listers with interesting collections.
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Milwaukee newsroom collaboration brings unique approach to ‘Frontline’ local journalism initiative
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Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel worked together to cover the multifaceted Wisconsin dairy economy.
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‘Atlantic Crossing’ brings subtitled Norwegian drama to ‘Masterpiece’
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When the pipeline of British dramas slowed during lockdown, EP Susanne Simpson acquired a World War II drama from Norwegian public broadcaster NRK.
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PBS execs upbeat about financial outlook, new arts programs
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During the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, President Paula Kerger cited gains in stations’ membership revenues and the Biden administration’s focus on education as bright spots.
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‘Independent Lens’ partners with PBS for documentaries on civics, justice system
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The marquee program for the initiative is “Philly D.A.,” an eight-part series about Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his staff’s plan to address community issues.