System/Policy
Cincinnati Public Radio buys property for new headquarters
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The $26 million construction project creates space for public events, podcast creators and a growing newsroom.
System/Policy
Pennsylvania’s public TV stations go another year without state funding
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Gov. Tom Wolf had proposed restoring state support for the stations this year, but the legislature declined.
System/Policy
‘PBS NewsHour’ staffers announce intent to form union
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Union organizers say they aim to improve staff morale and reduce turnover.
System/Policy
Biden nominates former Alaska Public Radio Network CEO Diane Kaplan to CPB board
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The nomination of another Biden appointee, Kathy Im, still awaits confirmation by the Senate.
Education
TPT receives $1.2M NASA grant to promote science careers among young women of color
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NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow’s Youth, a new initiative, will pair 100 NASA STEM professionals with students ages 9–14.
Development
NPR board passes ambitious plan to expand digital fundraising, podcast subscriptions
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“This is really the first step in the next 50 years of NPR,” said CEO John Lansing.
System/Policy
PBS board approves station dues increase for FY2023
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During a board meeting Thursday, PBS President Paula Kerger said the network is investing millions from designated net assets to offset cost increases linked to inflation.
System/Policy
Merged stations VPR and Vermont PBS to be named Vermont Public
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The stations announced merger plans last summer.
System/Policy
‘Vincent Chin’ rebroadcast extends Detroit Public TV’s engagement with Asian-American community
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The 40th-anniversary reairing of the DPTV documentary “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” builds on years of outreach to local Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
System/Policy
House subcommittee recommends FY23 appropriation for Next Gen Warning System
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The subcommittee’s recommendation contrasts with the Biden administration’s budget request for FY23, which did not include funding for the program.
System/Policy
CPB analysis finds uneven revenue growth in individual giving, underwriting
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Public TV stations fared better than radio in key fundraising categories during fiscal year 2021.
System/Policy
WYPR, news startup agree to editorial, operational partnership
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WYPR and The Baltimore Banner plan to collaborate on news coverage while exploring ways to integrate their operations.
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.”
System/Policy
KERA, Fort Worth news outlet agree to journalism collaboration
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The two outlets will share content and plan to co-host events.
System/Policy
KERA awaits city council approval to manage classical station
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Under the proposed contract, KERA would take over management of 100-year-old WRR and convert it to a noncommercial license.
System/Policy
How public media can make good on its commitment to diversity
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The seminal research initiative Audience 88 shaped programming for more than 30 years. It’s time for a new vision.
System/Policy
NPR, former employee settle discrimination suit
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A former NPR technician filed the lawsuit in 2020.
System/Policy
Houston Public Media suspends Chevron partnership after backlash over sponsored content
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HPM was preparing to release a 10-part series on how energy companies like Chevron are “working towards a lower carbon future.”
System/Policy
Station leaders from coastal regions call for increased investments in shoring up broadcast infrastructure
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Public broadcasters who have weathered hurricanes, floods and power outages cite growing risks of damage and disruption due to climate change.
System/Policy
WTTW strike ends as union technicians approve new contract
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“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.”