System/Policy
Host fired by South Dakota Public Broadcasting appeals dismissal
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Stel Kline, a transgender journalist who began hosting “Morning Edition” at SDPB last fall, was told they were “not objective” and had “a problem with authority.”
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Stel Kline, a transgender journalist who began hosting “Morning Edition” at SDPB last fall, was told they were “not objective” and had “a problem with authority.”
The two outlets will share content and plan to co-host events.
Under the proposed contract, KERA would take over management of 100-year-old WRR and convert it to a noncommercial license.
The seminal research initiative Audience 88 shaped programming for more than 30 years. It’s time for a new vision.
A former NPR technician filed the lawsuit in 2020.
HPM was preparing to release a 10-part series on how energy companies like Chevron are “working towards a lower carbon future.”
Public broadcasters who have weathered hurricanes, floods and power outages cite growing risks of damage and disruption due to climate change.
“We wish we could have got a lot more,” said Local 1220 Business Manager John Rizzo. “This was the best deal we could attain with the company. And it’s a fair deal.”
The station announced Friday that it removed 45 articles from its websites that violated editorial standards.
North Carolina’s largest public radio station has banked $20 million in cash with strong broadcast numbers and listener support, but it has also left gaps. Now WUNC is seeking a new president and a vision for moving forward in a shifting universe of local news and media.
Our webinar featured Whitney Maddox, NPR’s DEI manager, and Kim Salvaggio, chief DEI officer at Rocky Mountain Public Media.
The administration endorsed a CPB proposal that could free up system support funds for other uses.
The Colorado Media Project grants will support initiatives at Rocky Mountain Community Radio, KSJD and KSUT.
A WTTW spokesperson said the station is ready to return to negotiations and has not received a request to do so.
The audience for midday classical music has been declining for the past five years, according to GM Jay Pearce.
Under CEO Victor Hogstrom, the public TV station has doubled its revenue, ramped up local productions and financed the purchase and renovation of a new headquarters.
The Ohio Newsroom, a project among the state’s public radio stations, already has four CPB-funded freelancers on board assisting with reporting and editing.
Three new beers run the gamut of styles and pay tribute to local broadcasters in liquid form.
Archival footage from Iowa PBS could be used for independent video projects under a bill passed Monday by the Iowa House.
The legislation also provides $41 million for the Next Generation Warning System grant program at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.