Programs/Content
New StoryCorps initiative looks to bridge widening political divide
The One Small Step project seeks to help people with opposing political views have civil, personal conversations.How a trio of revived local websites is expanding public radio’s audience
After a purchase earlier this year, the Gothamist websites are helping major-market stations step up their journalism and reach younger readers.After merger of PRI and PRX, ‘both companies will be affected in some way’
The companies' union is affecting personnel, programming and PRI's relationship with WGBH.How Scott Carrier is navigating the plight of the lone, listener-sponsored podcaster
Producers who have left public radio to go solo as podcasters have made some outstanding work. But the work has sometimes made ...Format spotlighting hip-hop, R&B will get tryout on three stations
The stations will receive CPB grants to implement the new "Urban Alternative" format.‘Live from Here’ shakes up cast ahead of upcoming season
The show is moving away from its roots with Garrison Keillor.Through podcasts, kids’ shows also get more airtime on old-school radio
Podcasts give creators of kids' shows more freedom, but finding ways to play to radio's strengths can help them reach more listeners.‘Amanpour & Company’ sharpens focus on timely topics, guests chosen for PBS late-night viewers
With a stable of correspondents and producers from WNET and CNN, the hourlong show aims to deliver "mind-expanding" interviews for American audiences. ...Revamped Detroit news show looks to community to set agenda
With "One Detroit," Detroit Public Television is taking longtime hosts out of the studio and into the middle of local conversations.First journalism hub formed by NPR, member stations nears debut
Attendees at the Public Radio Program Directors conference heard an update on the collaboration involving four stations in Texas.Consultant advises radio stations to step up promotion, keep eye on morning talent
“During drive time, if you can communicate that you are live and doing things locally, you will stand out,” Jeff Rowe told ...It’s ‘All Health All the Time,’ and four hours live, on new Florida multicast
“This is like a health public utility,” said South Florida PBS EVP Bill Scott.Nonprofit news organizations join campaign for press freedom
Few public broadcasters have joined the coordinated effort to refute President Trump’s attacks on the press.Public radio’s efforts to track source diversity seen as path to addressing ‘deep problem’
KUT in Austin, Texas, along with Philadelphia’s WHYY, Seattle’s KUOW and San Francisco’s KQED, are all engaged in efforts to gather and ...Applications open for scholarship honoring filmmaker Jacquie Jones
Grants will pay tribute to the Peabody Award–winner who died in January at age 52.
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