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PBS proposes hike in station dues and strategic investments for FY24

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | 16 hours ago

The draft budget to be circulated to member stations projects that PBS’ FY24 budget will break even at $372.2 million.

Public radio stations face uphill battle in serving news deserts

WBHM cuts staff amid operating losses

In letter to staff, NPR CEO calls layoffs 'gut-wrenching'

5 ways to ensure a smooth leadership transition

System/Policy

New England Public Media lays off nearly 20% of staff

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | March 22, 2023

The stations serving western Massachusetts are downsizing in response to “serious financial headwinds” that began during the pandemic.

System/Policy

Keep DEI a priority, even when the economy says otherwise

By Joanne Griffith, CCO (APM Studios) | March 21, 2023

When news organizations say they support diversity efforts but their actions don’t match, teams and communities lose faith.

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Biden administration proposes $575M for CPB in FY2026, requests level funding for interconnection and infrastructure

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | March 13, 2023

CPB President Pat Harrison said she’s “grateful” for the proposed increase to the corporation’s appropriation.

System/Policy

White House nominates Felix Sanchez to CPB board

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | March 8, 2023

As chair of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, Sanchez has increased the visibility and pipeline of Latinos in the creative arts.

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Kentucky Senate passes bill to revamp KET board

By Liam Niemeyer, Reporter (Kentucky Lantern) | March 2, 2023

The bill would disband the current board for Kentucky Educational Television and require that future gubernatorial appointments to the nine-person board be confirmed by the Republican-controlled state Senate. 

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Michigan’s WCMU replaces classical music with news on weekdays

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | March 1, 2023

The Mount Pleasant station will offer classical on HD channels and as a digital stream.

System/Policy

How the pandemic changed public media’s financial outlook

By Steve Holmes, Managing Director (Public Media Co.) | February 28, 2023

Public radio’s total nonfederal financial support dropped in fiscal year 2021, largely due to declines in underwriting revenue.

System/Policy

PBS report shows increase in diversity among prime-time programs

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | February 27, 2023

The fiscal year 2022 report is the second annual study from PBS highlighting its efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Suspension of NPR’s Kroc fellowships disrupts talent development, career plans of student journalists

By Isabelle Kravis, Editorial Intern | February 24, 2023

Applicants to this year’s fellowship see its cancellation as a setback for journalists of color who want to work in public radio.

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