System/Policy
Nielsen change shows positive results for radio listening, but ‘it’s still early’
Nielsen is now using a shorter minimum time to count listening, which is helping to boost key metrics for stations.Louisville Public Media offers buyouts, anticipates further cuts
“While we wish this voluntary program would alleviate the need for other actions, we know that it likely won’t be enough,” LPM’s ...Who benefits most from CPB funding? A state-by-state look at station grants
"Faced with the loss of public media’s chief financier, how do we evaluate the performance of CPB itself?"NPR, PBS CEOs to testify before congressional subcommittee March 26
The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency announced Wednesday details of the “Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the heads of NPR and PBS Accountable” ...Chicago Public Media avoids layoffs as 35 employees accept buyouts
The organization is saving $4.2 million through the buyouts and other cost-saving moves.Judge declines to force FEMA to release NGWS funds
The federal judge, nominated by President Trump in 2017, said CPB failed to show that not restoring the funds immediately would harm ...North Dakota Senate vote allows funding for public broadcasting, but no guarantee
The North Dakota Senate defeated a bill that would ban state or federal funding for public broadcasting, but some senators who voted against ...Spending bill upholds public media funding
The continuing resolution approved last week provides $535 million for CPB in fiscal year 2027.PBS floats 2026 dues proposal as CEO prepares case for House DOGE hearing
President Paula Kerger says her congressional testimony will “at least try to make our case directly to Congress” for continuing CPB’s ...CPB sues FEMA for ‘unlawful’ hold on Next Generation Warning System funds
CPB’s lawsuit asks FEMA to lift its freeze on the funding, which helps stations complete public safety infrastructure projects.How NPR escaped a financial crisis with help from friends in high places
In his new book "On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR," journalist Steve Oney revisits a pivotal night in the network's ...NJ PBS reduces staff amid uncertain state funding, challenges at WNET
The organization laid off members of its broadcast and digital news teams.Music stations in New York City area explore potential collaboration
Research by Public Media Co. and Paragon will help guide the collaboration’s direction.Legislature upholds level funding for South Dakota Public Broadcasting
A committee voted to reject cuts proposed by former Gov. Kristi Noem.Operator of St. Louis’ KDHX files for bankruptcy
Double Helix Corp. said it will continue to operate while it negotiates a “restructuring and/or repayment plan” with creditors.
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