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Star Tribune names longtime 'Prairie Home' employee as Keillor whistleblower

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | February 16, 2018

The disclosure triggered an investigation by MPR that found Keillor had engaged in unwanted physical contact and inappropriate incidents.

Latino Public Broadcasting grants include support for ‘Farmer’s Wife,’ ‘Reportero’ filmmakers

First ‘American Masters’ web series pays tribute to innovative women

KCRW’s ‘To the Point’ will end broadcast run

Letson joins a local broadcast of WJCT in Jacksonsville, Fla., a production partner in the final episodes of SOTRU.

'Reveal' host Al Letson throws himself into melee to protect right-wing protester

Public Media Co. spins off PMVG, sees change in leadership

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | April 16, 2019

PMC will establish a public benefit corporation as part of the changes.

Programs/Content

WHYY acquires local news site Billy Penn

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 15, 2019

The Philadelphia broadcaster becomes the latest pubmedia outlet to buy a local news site.

Quick Takes

St. Louis Public Radio report reveals new details about former host’s offensive remarks

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | April 12, 2019

Don Marsh left the station last month after 13 years of hosting “St. Louis on the Air.”

Quick Takes

Colorado Public Radio awarded $1.2M to boost climate reporting

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 9, 2019

The public radio network will add a team of four journalists to produce long-form, data-driven reporting on climate change.

System/Policy

CPB IG audit finds Illinois station should return CSG funds

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | April 4, 2019

Illinois Public Media overstated FY17 indirect administrative support by $947,474, the audit said.

Congress

Bipartisan co-chairs to lead House Public Broadcasting Caucus

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 26, 2019

“The bipartisan nature of this leadership team reflects the bipartisan nature of public support for federal funding of public broadcasting,” said APTS President Pat Butler.

Quick Takes

Oklahoma AG seeks third party to distribute OETA Foundation assets

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 18, 2019

A receiver is necessary because the foundation is a public charity, the AG said.

WNET takes over NJ Spotlight for collaboration with NJTV

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 5, 2019

Reporters for NJ Spotlight and NJTV, the public TV network operated by WNET in the state, will collaborate on broadcast and online content.

Quick Takes

Employees at WBUR vote to join SAG-AFTRA union

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | February 28, 2019

Ninety-six percent of eligible employees voted in favor of joining.

Quick Takes

Knight’s $300M for journalism includes support for ‘Frontline’ community reporting

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | February 19, 2019

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced Tuesday support for several journalism initiatives over the next five years.

Quick Takes

WGBH and former woodworking host end legal dispute

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | February 14, 2019

The former host claimed a new WGBH woodworking show used his name, image and trademark without permission.

NPR

NPR White House reporter Scott Horsley moves to business desk

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | February 8, 2019

Scott Horsley replaces John Ydstie, who retired in November.

Quick Takes

Arkansas network launches legislative streaming service

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | February 5, 2019

AR-CAN, the Arkansas Citizens Access Network, will stream legislative proceedings and other government activities.

Quick Takes

Pubcasters complain FCC rules on satellite renewal are ‘antiquated’

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 30, 2019

TV stations are now required to renew satellite carriage requests every three years.

Quick Takes

PBS encourages FCC to disburse additional repack funds to stations

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 25, 2019

The FCC must set reimbursement rules for translators and FM stations by March 23.

Quick Takes

NETA and AGC to collaborate on professional development services

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 23, 2019

“We believe the time is right to combine our efforts,” NETA President Eric Hyyppa told the organization’s board.

Quick Takes

Meetings in Washington give KEET leader cause for ‘cautious optimism’

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 22, 2019

The station is at risk of losing its Community Service Grant from CPB.

Quick Takes

Oversight board suggests privatizing Puerto Rico pubcaster

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 14, 2019

The board said the transfer could help “provide increased growth opportunities, enhance the programming offering provided to the people of Puerto Rico, and save the Government money.”

Quick Takes

BizLab picks six stations to experiment with revenue strategies

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 9, 2019

The stations will work with the WBUR innovation lab for six months.

Quick Takes

SAG-AFTRA membership expands at New York Public Radio

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 7, 2019

Gothamist reporters are now part of a bargaining unit of station staff.

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