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Talk of election takes spotlight at PBS summer press tour
Even panels about shows not overtly dedicated to politics were immersed in campaign theories and analyses.Radio dramatist finds support from fans for his adventurous works
Mystery and mysticism loom large in the oeuvre of Tom Lopez.PBS press tour brings preview of Burns docs, review of fireworks gaffe
Kerger said PBS’s handling of its broadcast of the annual Fourth of July fireworks on Washington’s National Mall was contrary to policy.Longtime cast members cut from ‘Sesame Street’ contracts
Bob, Luis and Gordon are no longer under contract.Stations engage local communities in lead-up to ‘Odd Squad: The Movie’
PBS SoCal, Texas Tech University’s KTTZ and Virginia’s Community Idea stations are holding events related to the premiere.Next Avenue makes its boomer-oriented content available free to stations
TPT is offering more than 4,000 articles through the Public Media Platform.WAMU hires EP for ‘Diane Rehm Show’ replacement
The new program will be built from the “best of the DNA of ‘The Diane Rehm Show,’” but with some changes. ...NPR’s ‘Best of Car Talk’ will end in September 2017
The show will continue as a podcast with leaner production and may still air on some stations.Convention coverage sparks comments from listeners, public TV stations
The executives' displeasure prompted a response from WETA, home to NewsHour.Dig deeper: Tips for covering complexities of race relations
A report offers recommendations for journalists looking to produce comprehensive and inclusive coverage of racial issues.For StoryCorps, seeking more diverse participation laid foundation for growth
The oral-history nonprofit has taken a series of steps to diversify its staff and increase contributions from underrepresented communities.A guide to organizations bringing diversity to public media
These 14 groups are tasked with goals that support diversity in public media content.AIR studies impact of Localore events aimed at diverse communities
Edison Research is gathering and analyzing polling data from Localore events.Chicago’s Vocalo reins in eclectic approach but keeps focus on younger audience
With CPB’s backing, the station is exploring whether its format could expand to other cities.Localore project at Oklahoma’s KOSU reveals possibilities for Native news coverage
Approaching Native issues can be daunting to non-Native journalists.
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