Programs/Content
Phoenix’s KJZZ to launch mobile production unit that doubles as food truck
Soundbite is expected to hit metropolitan Phoenix in mid-December.‘The Pub’ #81: Scrutinizing the big NPR ratings bump
NPR audience development chief Israel Smith and researcher Susan Leland flesh out the numbers and speculate about what’s driving them.News stations should watch for competition from low-power upstarts
A radio consultant sees a threat to NPR stations that lack adequate local news coverage.‘POV’ contributions to Snapchat mark debut of documentaries on app
The short films will be available for just 24 hours.NPR restructures its Story Lab incubator
NPR is getting more of its staff and outside producers involved in experimenting with ideas for new programs and show segments.Enough with the mic pics: They’re missing the point
A podcast editor argues that the profusion of microphone stock photos overemphasizes talking and ignores listening.North Dakota judge dismisses charge against ‘Democracy Now!’ host Amy Goodman
Goodman went to North Dakota Monday to surrender to authorities.Powering up ‘q’: Down-to-earth approach guides show’s revamp
The CBC show hopes to get its groove back with new host Tom Power and a snappier format starting Oct. 24.Transmedia journalism expands storytelling for deeper impact
The emerging production model plays to public media’s strengths: robust distribution on broadcast and online platforms, high-quality content and talented professionals who ...Tennessee radio station WMOT brings hometown sound to Nashville
The station has partnered with a local production company to introduce an Americana format.NPR diversity VP steps in as interim Code Switch editor
Code Switch’s previous leader started Monday as local/regional news director for WAMU in Washington, D.C.Independent Senate candidate sues Louisiana station over debate
Troy Hebert wants to block the debate from airing Oct. 18 as scheduled.History-themed ‘BackStory’ to end weekly hourlong radio show, continue as podcast
Producers plan to keep providing segments and other broadcast content to stations.KUOW partners with independent podcast about raising transgender child
“How to Be a Girl” is hosted by an anonymous mother in Seattle.Reshuffling of NPR Music includes farewell to ‘Microphone Check’ team
The network is also deepening partnerships with stations and filling new roles in the division.
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