Programs/Content
New MPR initiative aims to ‘make news more approachable’ for younger audiences
With Reverb, "we want to reach as many people as possible and explain it in a way that is easy to understand ...It’s time for public radio to fix problems in its foundation
Like homeowners who delayed plumbing repairs to their mid-century modern house, public radio needs to act now to renovate its broadcast-centered revenue ...NPR will add 11 staff to ‘strengthen’ editorial team
“We need new structures that enable us to see across the entirety of our journalism and think about our overall coverage strategically,” ...KPBS will boost coverage of elections and democracy with $3 million gift
The new initiative will feature special coverage of democratic processes for San Diegans and Californians for the next three years.How a new tool is helping stations boost election coverage
ElectUp "gives newsrooms an efficient way to organize and present" election information "that feels very intuitive."WVIA bets big to build local newsroom with ‘boots on the ground’
The station's board authorized a drawdown from an endowment to reinvent WVIA's service to northeast Pennsylvania.With a new documentary, ‘Reading Rainbow’ looks back
In "Butterfly in the Sky," the show’s host and creators tell the story of one of public television’s most beloved children’s programs.The resilience of radio: connecting through music and real personalities
"Listeners value the authenticity and spontaneity that radio hosts bring to the table, creating a sense of familiarity and connection that cannot ...Why public radio needs more journalism like NHPR’s ‘13th Step’ podcast
When it comes to rebuilding audience and, especially, attracting younger listeners, there are good reasons why leaders should run toward this kind ...Current Crossword: ‘Launch Party’
Our latest crossword takes inspiration from an annual public media event.Black Public Media awards $610,000 to filmmakers, honors Sam Pollard with Trailblazer Award
The grants were announced at the 2024 PitchBLACK Forum in New York.How public radio can serve listeners from across the political spectrum
Public radio has become "too predictable and a bit boring,” writes Jack Mitchell, a founding producer of “All Things Considered.” “Fix that ...How KALW opened up new possibilities with a downtown live event space
With a new space for in-person programming, the San Francisco station raised its profile and forged relationships in the community.‘Walk the talk’: Detroit PBS reporter brings lived experience to covering criminal justice
Mario Bueno's time in prison informs his work highlighting "the true, tangible, real barriers to entry into the job market" for felons.Accelerator program helps KERA, WNET successfully launch children’s podcasts
KERA’s “Tiempo Tranquilo” and WNET’s “The Plate Show” were developed as part of PRX’s podcast accelerator program.
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