Programs/Content
Why ‘radical listening’ is key to public radio’s future
"Building radical listening and field recording into our program offerings announces to the audience that we understand our public service role as ...WDET host departs citing ‘disinvestment’ in his work
WDET canceled “Created Equal” after negotiations with journalist Stephen Henderson hit an impasse.Why NPR’s newsmag tweaks are a gamble worth taking
There’s no doubt that a livelier presentation and coverage of topics of concern to midlifers, such as personal finance and health and ...Pendulum swings, cultural backlash and rhythms of democracy: What President Trump’s victory means for history
“The change that we're going to see in the Trump administration may well roll back the balance of the New Deal and ...Autistic characters lead PBS Kids show for first time in ‘Carl the Collector’
PBS Kids worked with autism experts to create the show, which aims to present many aspects of the condition.How PBS can revive its pioneering spirit by embracing grassroots programming
"As traditional broadcast gives way to new media, public television needs to dust off its early spirit of scrappy, decentralized innovation."Pipeline 2025: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
Our summary of national programs in the works provides details on 108 series and specials.South Carolina ETV reaches beyond state’s borders with ‘Southern Songwriters’
The locally produced and funded series is finding a home on stations nationwide.How ‘Radio Ambulante’ is sparking connections with in-person Listening Clubs
Radio Ambulante Studios received funding this year to convene new Listening Clubs focused on issues of importance to Latino voters.Kentucky Public Radio’s recipe for a statewide voter guide success
It takes some planning to create a voter guide that geolocates users, but the payoff is entirely worth it.NEPM, Latino Newsletter team up for election-focused media training
Journalist Julio Ricardo Varela is guiding high school students as they report on the Latino vote in western Massachusetts.The unlocked door: a manifesto by the new executive director of the Transom Story Lab
"The tools of audio storytelling and documentary have never been as needed as they are today."CPB provides $1.9M to bolster editorial oversight at NPR
The grant follows NPR’s earlier announcement of plans to create a “Backstop” team to review news reporting.Shorter news stories won’t solve public radio’s problems
As Matthew McConaughey’s character says in “True Detective,” "Time is a flat circle." It’s not a content strategy.How marketing and community-engaged journalists can and should collaborate
As we continue to bring a greater community focus into public media journalism, it is important to redefine how marketing can help ...















