“I may care who gets elected, but my show does not.” The LA Times interviews David Brancaccio about succeeding Bill Moyers as host of Now. ...

The audience of Pacifica’s WBAI-FM in New York rose 40 percent from spring to summer, reports the New York Daily News.

BBC Radio disc jockey John Peel, champion of many cutting edge rock acts that went on to notoriety and influence, died at ...

Roadside sensors are now providing radio ratings for passing drivers in Washington, Los Angeles, Seattle, New Jersey, and Charlotte, N.C., the Washington Post reported ...

“How can we reach kids who don’t watch PBS without dumbing down to them?” WGBH tries a reality show for teenagers.

The Boston Globe profiles Zalmai Yawar, an Afghan who has worked as an interpreter for NPR and other U.S. news outlets. “Reporters kill over ...

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune profiles Minnesota Public Radio and its president, Bill Kling. (Reg. req.)

Tucker Carlson is apparently spoiling for a rematch with The Daily Show‘s Jon Stewart after Friday’s much-publicized live spat on CNN’s Crossfire. ...

CPB has awarded more than $9 million to 133 public radio stations to help them convert to digital broadcasting.

If you missed the Stewart/Carlson bout on Crossfire, Slate‘s Surfergirl links to a video clip of the exchange.

Community leaders in West Palm Beach have coalesced to develop a take-over bid for WXEL, reports the Sun-Sentinel.

PBS and Sesame Workshop share a 30 percent stake in the new digital children’s channel announced today with Comcast and Hit Entertainment, ...

At least half a dozen pubcasters will proceed to the Nov. 3 FCC auction of FM construction permits. The agency has released ...

The Chicago Tribune‘s Steve Johnson reviews Bob Edwards’ new show on XM and also sizes up the changes to Morning Edition since Edwards left. (Reg. req.)

The Washington Post‘s Lisa de Moraes reports from ringside on the Crossfire slap-down. Part One: Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart and PBS’s Tucker Carlson call each ...