Programs/Content
PRX accelerator adds podcasts on inside story of ‘Barney,’ Cincinnati’s sewer system to development slate
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The third cohort of PRX’s Journalism Podcast Accelerator includes projects from five public media organizations.
Programs/Content
Film highlights international progress towards nuclear disarmament
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With “In Search of Resolution,” producer Robert Frye shares his insights on an urgent issue that’s “not going away.”
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KQED acquires ‘Snap Judgment’ and ‘Spooked’
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Both the flagship program and “Spooked” are produced by Snap Judgment Studios, based in Oakland.
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With ‘Oldies Show,’ TJ Lubinsky aims to tell stories behind hit songs of yesteryear
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The multi-episode series, slated to launch in 2024, is designed to air in the run-up to public TV’s pledge season.
Programs/Content
After eight years at APM, ‘Too Beautiful to Live’ finds its footing as an independent podcast
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“We decided to just put ads aside for a little bit and rely on this public radio model,” says co-host Andrew Walsh.
Programs/Content
Second season of ‘Native America’ celebrates contemporary Native communities
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The team of Native American producers and directors gave the season a “visceral authenticity,” said Providence Pictures EP Gary Glassman.
Programs/Content
PRX to offer ‘Ezra Klein Show’ to public radio stations
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The show will be available to public radio stations starting Nov. 10.
Programs/Content
Digitization project will preserve decades of archival content for Arkansas PBS
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The station is seeking partnerships with archival organizations to make the collection accessible to the public.
Programs/Content
Survey finds PBS app users want more content, features
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The survey’s findings were presented last week at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference in Atlanta.
Programs/Content
Could daylong themes reverse a drop in listening to news stations?
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Stations could be changing the topic too often for listeners to keep up. What if they tried something different?
Programs/Content
Vermont Public’s ‘Homegoings’ takes conversations about race to wider audience
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The show will also use video and live elements to explore topics relating to Black culture.
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Science behind ‘creature powers’ gives ‘Wild Kratts’ many angles for exploring the lives of animals
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With an all-new season of TV episodes and upcoming tour of live shows, Martin and Chris Kratt give kids new ways to experience the natural world.
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Gift Exchanges’
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This month’s crossword is for the development teams.
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How public media can use AI to reach Latino audiences
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Ethical engagement with artificial intelligence may assist public media in the future.
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The enduring and accessible legacy of ‘Vegetable Soup,’ a 1970s TV show that embraced cultural diversity
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The show aimed “to help children learn to live together in appreciation of the common humanity of different peoples.”
Engagement
How tech challenges are hindering the practice of engaged journalism
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While tools to engage community members in journalism are growing, they aren’t necessarily designed with the goals of innovative newsrooms in mind. And many of these tools don’t talk to one another.
Programs/Content
New WXPN podcast spotlights Black Americana artists during Black Music Month
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WXPN’s “Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency” podcast is part of the station’s growing focus on artist development.
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Friendships forged on TV cooking sets keep ‘Sara’s Weeknight Meals’ on the air
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An expert chef with charisma, a producer who knows how to “corral cats” and an indefatigable marketing pro keep showing TV viewers how to cook and enjoy delicious food.
Programs/Content
Documentary on buffalo soldiers leads slate of PBS-backed projects by emerging filmmakers
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Seattle-based filmmaker Dru Holley produced and directed an hourlong film on the complex history of all-Black Army regiments who came to be known as buffalo soldiers.
Programs/Content
Storytelling series unites Southern stations with regional collaboration
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“The best stories are universal. It doesn’t matter where they’re set,” said Arkansas PBS CEO Courtney Pledger.