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Boston’s WBUR to launch investigative unit
WBUR plans to hire three journalists to tackle stories such as opioid addiction, climate change and immigration.‘The Pub’ #92: Jacqui Helbert and the ethical hazards of university stations
A cautionary tale of what goes wrong when a licensee doesn't affirm the editorial independence of the newsroom.ICIJ, NPR, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting win IRE honors, and other awards
Other award winners include independent producer Jenni Monet, Reveal’s Will Evans and WFAE's Lisa Worf.New NPR podcast ‘Up First’ will provide early look at day’s news
The podcast, which features the hosts of “Morning Edition” and NPR reporters, launches Wednesday.WGBH to open news desk at AIR headquarters
Beginning Tuesday, a reporter will rotate into a three-week assignment at the Association of Independents in Radio headquarters in Fields Corner, part ...PRX will take over distribution of two Wisconsin radio shows
PRI currently distributes the programs.New podcast documents a changing Nashville with collaborative verse
With help from a Public Radio Exchange training program, “Versify” is finding fodder for a podcast in a series of community events.Midwest nonprofit news outlet seeks to boost engagement-based journalism
The engagement fellow will focus on diversifying MCIR’s audience by involving community members in the newsroom’s editorial process and fostering conversations about ...ThinkProgress editor Zack Ford on how public radio covers LGBT issues
“I don’t really care if NPR comes off as politically biased one way or the other, because what I care about is ...PBS ‘opened a door’ to other projects with ‘Mercy Street,’ chief programmer says
PBS’s Beth Hoppe said her team is eyeing other American dramas.Public radio’s ‘Indivisible’ looks for common ground in post-Trump political climate
Running for the first 100 days of the Trump presidency, the show wants to break down stereotypes and misperceptions by soliciting personal ...Localore report sees public media’s future in live events
Among the report’s findings is that social platforms — such as church services, hot-dog wagons and food pantries — are as important ...Survey of classical stations finds aging workforce, eagerness for digital expansion
The study by the Classical Music Rising initiative identifies a need for training and more diverse staffing.Pipeline 2017: Our annual survey of national programs coming to public TV
Current’s latest survey on upcoming public television productions looks ahead at the river of content from PBS signature series, independent producers, minority ...WAMU’s ‘1A’ sees early carriage gains
The program has already surpassed its predecessor in broadcast reach.
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