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PBS, Futuro Media receive NEH grants
The grants are supporting documentaries and digital films.‘America’s Test Kitchen,’ Christopher Kimball resolve lawsuit
The two parties announced an “amicable separation.”With more docs in theaters, ‘Frontline’ makes play for new audiences
“This era has been called the golden age of documentaries, and I increasingly felt that at the right time and with the ...Costs of livestreaming add wrinkle to stations’ arrival on YouTube TV
High-fives over PBS' deal with the streaming service paused in midair when smaller stations learned that they may have to scramble for ...Comings and goings: Chuck Murphy joins Colorado Public Radio as investigative editor, Florangela Davila ...
Murphy will build the newsroom's first investigative reporting unit.MPT enlists Firelight Films for documentaries on iconic Marylanders
"I couldn't have dreamt of two better subjects for films," says Firelight's Stanley Nelson.In St. Louis, a ‘Mini J School’ makes public radio listeners advocates for real news
“We felt a need and a desire for people to know and understand more deeply how you can tell the news you’re ...With digital-first experiment, Florida station zeroes in on climate change
The debut issue of WJCT's "Adapt" featured stories, videos and interviews on topics including seabirds, eco-friendly homes and carbon dioxide emissions.By tapping a community’s knowledge, ‘Lunch & Listen’ events can make your journalism better
Informal gatherings with residents of a South Sacramento neighborhood helped Capital Public Radio set the editorial direction for a new podcast while ...Public media is failing in its mission to inform and educate citizens — and here’s what ...
A coalition of nonpartisan organizations and news media are participating in a media and education campaign on American democracy. Won't you join ...Kerger commits to continue leading PBS through ‘time of great experimentation’
"This is not a time for the faint of heart," PBS' president told TV critics when announcing that she had renewed her ...Curiosity Correspondent Emily Graslie will take PBS viewers on a ‘Prehistoric Road Trip’ next summer
The program lineup for 2020 also features an “American Masters” film about Rita Moreno.PBS forges deal with YouTube TV for localized live streams
Live linear streams of PBS member stations are scheduled to launch in November.With CPB support, WUCF will expand video series about emergency responders
The Florida station launched "Meet the Helpers" locally in 2016 after the Pulse nightclub shooting.Colorado Triple A station rebrands in bid for younger audience
Colorado Public Radio's research had found that "OpenAir," the station's former brand, wasn't resonating with listeners.
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