Programs/Content
New findings in abduction case hasten release of APM Reports podcast
The man who kidnapped 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling nearly 27 years ago appeared in court Sept. 6 to confess his guilt.After lengthy ownership dispute, PBS music doc to air this fall
Two brothers clashed over who would complete ”Soundbreaking,” a series shaped around legendary Beatles producer George Martin.What’s Chris Thile planning? New ‘Prairie Home’ host shares vision for show
Producer American Public Media is hoping to pull off a “Leno to Fallon” transition with the host.Outlook for podcasting includes growing profits, better user experience
Podcast-focused executives share predictions for the medium’s future.NPR to debut new interview podcast
“How I Built This” will feature Raz interviewing founders of successful brands and companies.Trump associate’s comment about rape from 2013 public TV show enters campaign fray
The comment was pointed out Monday by the Democratic Coalition Against Trump.Tennessee station switches to Americana format
WMOT partners with Music City Roots for the new format.Nebraska cornfields become new frontiers for drone storytelling
A boot camp drew journalists eager to find new uses for the technology.Andrea Seabrook of ‘Marketplace’ on the new poles of American politics
Seabrook argues that the real American political spectrum isn’t liberal–conservative, but insider–outsider.Mentors, creators share advice on bringing young people into media
A panel at the National Association of Black Journalists/National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference looked at best practices for youth media.Veteran ‘Sesame Street’ actors to meet with producers over future roles
“I have been in touch with each of them to meet in person,” Sesame Workshop CEO Jeffrey Dunn said.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.
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