Quick Takes
Raymond Wittcoff, early proponent of educational TV, dies at 96
In a 1952 speech, Wittcoff called for “a bold and forthright plan for the creation of a national educational television network.”NPR preps for midterms with additions to politics team
Asma Khalid returns to NPR after a year covering technology for WBUR.Va. radio network seeks to split music, news formats with purchase of two signals
Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp. in Richmond was a big winner among pubcasters in the FCC's spectrum auction.Latest tax reform legislation saves private activity bonds
Public broadcasters have used the bonds to fund construction projects and signal expansions.CPB partners with NETA on Thought Leader Forum
CPB President Pat Harrison said the forum “focuses on ways public media stations can enhance their educational content and services for new, ...Latino Public Broadcasting grants include support for ‘Farmer’s Wife,’ ‘Reportero’ filmmakers
The projects are among 11 receiving support from LPB’s 2017 Public Media Content Fund.Knight Foundation aids hurricane relief in Puerto Rico with LPRC grant
The funds will help stations get back on the air and maintain service after Hurricane Maria.New Ken Burns website curates content related to his films
The site’s name, Unum, is taken from the U.S. motto “e pluribus unum” — from many, one.Virginia’s WVPT to consolidate with Commonwealth Public Broadcasting
WVPT's licensee approved the merger “to strengthen its operational and strategic position moving forward.”New AIR initiative supports experiments with live events
The Localore Live initiative will provide eight to 10 microgrants.NPR realigns digital news and desk editors
The change are aimed at enabling digital editors to work more closely with reporters and editors in their coverage areas.Maine Public adds station to classical network
The broadcaster aims to reach the entire state with its classical service.First ‘American Masters’ web series pays tribute to innovative women
The program is part of a year-long initiative, #InspiringWomanPBS.Library of Congress provides access to Cavett archives, public TV Watergate hearings
The library announced Friday the acquisition of Cavett’s archives and an online presentation of public television’s historic coverage of the Watergate hearings.LocusPoint sues to stop sale of California public TV station
A spokesperson for KCSM's licensee called the complaint “frivolous.”
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