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David Dye to leave ‘World Cafe’ host chair next spring
Dye will cut back to part-time and continue to contribute to the show.Producer reveals how disciplined story planning, authenticity made ‘Serial’ shine
At Third Coast, the producer of the smash-hit podcast candidly described the problems that hindered its second season.‘Big Footprint’ journalism coming from CPB-backed collaboration
Three joint licensees will share $500,000.Money, politics become catalysts for audio at Third Coast 2016 audio conference
As companies like Audible throw more resources into podcasts, radio producers are wrestling with what modern America sounds like.WAMU picks host for talk show succeeding ‘Diane Rehm’
The new national program, “1A,” debuts Jan. 2.‘Radio Ambulante’ joins NPR distribution as network’s first Spanish-language podcast
The show’s reporters will contribute to other NPR programs as well.Personal narratives about mothers make strong showing at Third Coast Awards
The Gold Award went to “Mariya,” a personal narrative by writer Mariya Karimjee from Radiotopia podcast The Heart.Shell-shocked by Trump win, public radio’s politics all-stars share thoughts on election coverage
“How can we do the job of reporting truth without being dismissed as polemicists?” asked moderator Bob Garfield.Framed around broad questions, NPR’s ‘Nation Engaged’ built election coverage with strong local focus
The editorial collaboration tested new approaches for framing news coverage in ways that attract diverse voices and promote the role of local ...NPR and KQED partner on live national election coverage
KQED will host two hours of the broadcast.Southern nonprofit looks to start news outlet for social justice coverage
Development is in early stages for the project, which will involve community radio stations in the region.Short films examine impact of immigration law on undocumented youth
“This film series just tries to give people a window into what their life is like and how this important law has ...New royal drama seen as ‘golden opportunity’ to build on success of ‘Downton’
The series shares some elements in common with Downton but is based on historical events.With Holocaust theme, ‘Last Laugh’ probes subject even comedians want to avoid
A public TV documentary questions the boundaries of humor.‘Hamilton’s America’ boosts audience for PBS Arts Festival
PBS and WNET say 3.6 million tuned in for the Oct. 21 airing.
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