Programs/Content
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.‘Frontline’ doc ‘Divided States of America’ explores deepening rifts in political life
The series will air in two parts Jan. 17 and 18, just days before a new president is inaugurated.Film documents ‘herculean efforts’ behind massive land-art project
“Issues don’t stop at a border. This is about the larger culture."WNET film takes viewers inside ‘the talk’ about dealings with police
“It’s like an underground, accepted family conversation, so we thought we would get that conversation out into the world to talk about ...Changing the conversation: Embracing ‘Local that Works’
The way forward for developing local public radio content with impact is likely to be a cycle of “create, copy, improve.”
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