Quick Takes
Amy Goodman to turn herself in to North Dakota authorities
Goodman plans to issue a press statement followed by a short walk to the county jail.Rick Steves speaks out for marijuana legalization in Massachusetts
State voters face a referendum Nov. 8.NPR, WXPN partnership will provide music coverage from Nashville
The partnership looks to explore the “depth and diversity” of Music City and the South.Nearly 500 theaters to present ‘Newtown’ film and discussion
Newtown Live: A National Conversation will be moderated by CNN anchor Chris Cuomo.Latest Radiotopia fundraiser promotes brand over shows
Public Radio Exchange is trying to build the network’s brand to benefit all shows regardless of audience size.APTS signs Homeland Security agreement to provide datacasting
Datacasting enables secure transmission of voice, text, files, images and video over broadcast television signals to first responders.PRSS equips stations with metadata technology for emergency messaging
CPB is giving PRSS $66,000 for the project.NPR’s website draws record audience during first presidential debate
More than 5 million users visited NPR.org Monday.NPR establishes fund to honor fallen journalists
CPB will provide an initial investment of $400,000.PBS drops out of PMDMC, will offer development tracks at its meetings
Greater Public President Doug Eichten said PBS’s decision "came as a surprise and a disappointment."Five organizations partner on Chesapeake Bay reporting
The first report will air Monday.Martin to co-host ‘Morning Edition,’ Garcia-Navarro takes over Sunday duties
NPR announced new hosting assignments Thursday for its flagship morning programs.WAMU’s ‘broadcast about podcasts’ gets NPR distribution
The deal begins Oct. 6.North Dakota issues arrest warrant for ‘Democracy Now!’ host Amy Goodman
Goodman was charged Sept. 3 with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.WNYC and ProPublica join collaboration to monitor, report on voter access
More than two dozen public radio stations will also participate.
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