Programs/Content
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.KERA’s advice for pubmedia newsrooms when big news breaks
The North Texas newsroom jumped into action when Dallas police officers were ambushed at a protest of police violence.Code Switch’s Alicia Montgomery on leading conversations about race
“We’re here to give you the complicated story.”How public media stations are covering police violence
Stations in Louisiana and Minnesota, the sites of last week’s shootings, are taking varied approaches based on staff and resources.With LGBT documentary, Houston station aims for community impact
A Murder in Montrose: The Paul Broussard Legacy examines the history and future of the city’s LGBT activism.
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