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PodScanning: Podcasters take to the big screen
A live podcast event will be shown in hundreds of movie theaters Tuesday, and more podcasting news.Studying NPR One’s data: “You’re like the first doctor who ever saw an X-ray”
NPR’s Sara Sarasohn explains what the network is learning about the listening habits and preferences of NPR One users.The last days of ‘Soul!’: Why a trailblazing show about black issues couldn’t last
An excerpt from a new book looks at the shifts in funding that doomed the documenting of an era.On ‘R-words’ that the media shouldn’t (or maybe should) say
Rather than putting our energy into avoiding taking sides on the use of offensive terms, let’s put that energy into picking the right ...WWNO wins ‘Morning Edition’ contest, gets show for free
NPR’s Spark initiative aimed to boost audience for Morning Edition and will focus next on All Things Considered.Eric Nuzum on expectations for shows, channeling creative energy and his future at Audible
In an interview from our podcast, the departing VP of programming at NPR looks back on his work in public radio.Three ways podcasts and radio actually aren’t quite the same
“The medium has always shaped the message.”Why the push to launch podcasts is missing the point
Public media needs new voices, new approaches and new ideas across all platforms, not just podcasts.NPR, Greater Public team up to create pledge campaign built on Spark promotions
Pledge messages coming to public radio this fall will target listeners who find themselves tuning into Morning Edition more often.Ira Glass: ‘The main thing I’m doing still is radio’
Despite having a new company, 80 percent of Glass's time will be spent on editorial work.Public radio reigns in national Murrows, PRNDI announces winners, and more awards in public media
Hawaii Public Radio's coverage of a lava flow won two awards in the Radio Television Digital News Association competition.After rough start, Southern Education Desk relaunches with tighter focus
The Local Journalism Center brings together a new group of stations, buoyed by a third year of CPB support.Upcoming seasons of ‘Finding Your Roots’ at risk after PBS investigation
After an investigation, PBS is delaying Season 3 of Finding Your Roots and pulling from distribution an episode featuring Ben Affleck.How Hearken works with audiences to set the news agenda
"The whole idea starts with bringing the audience into the editorial process from the very moment of story creation."Five steps toward creating a true news network for public radio
We have more journalists than the New York Times, but are we having as much of an impact?
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