System/Policy
Covering Guam’s military, politics and culture: Inside KPRG’s first newsroom
“I compare what I’m doing here to missionary work in the sense that the idea and knowledge of public radio isn’t well ...WGA authorizes strike if freelance contract expires with GBH, WNET and PBS SoCal
The Writers Guild of America voted to authorize a strike if the current contract expires Thursday.Proposed PBS dues model offers predictability, increases national production credit
The PBS board could vote on the model as early as next month.NPR CEO warns of ‘hostile environment’ ahead for journalism, scrutiny of pubmedia
“We should be well prepared at every moment to talk with enthusiasm about the purpose and value of public media,” CEO Katherine ...California pubcasters escalate tower dispute
KVIE and CapRadio have filed countering lawsuits laying claim to a transmission tower.Texas Public Radio employees seek to unionize amid leadership transition
The staffers say the union would “safeguard our organization’s future success.”NPR data shows staff diversity holding steady as voluntary turnover improves
The NPR board’s DEI and development committees met last week to discuss diversity data and digital fundraising.GBH sale of CAI building sparks pushback from community
CAI staff are expected to remain in the building until a new location is found.How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising ...What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
"Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment."Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to ...StoryCorps lays off nine employees
The layoffs were part of a “larger cost-saving plan to balance revenue with expenses,” said CEO Sandra Clark.Press Forward grants will help stations boost journalism, improve sustainability
A $100,000 grant from Press Forward will help Radio Catskill in New York hire at least one additional reporter.
Current is an editorially independent, nonprofit service of the American University School of Communication. We're funded by your subscriptions, your donations, advertising, and a generous grant from the Wyncote Foundation.