System/Policy
Los Angeles stations unify branding as PBS SoCal
Survey research confirmed that recasting KCET as PBS SoCal Plus would be a “slam dunk” for building digital viewership.Northwest Public Broadcasting receives gift of radio station
NWPB also received a seed grant “to explore, develop and implement local programming options."How anti-diversity laws are jeopardizing pubmedia’s DEI efforts
Leaders in public media fear the state laws could have a “chilling effect” on DEI work at some stations.CapRadio, North State Public Radio staffers intend to form union
The staffers aim to form a union with the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians–Communications Workers of America Local 51.WTVP board members resign in wake of financial improprieties
The board chair and vice chair for the station resigned from their positions Tuesday.Former WFYI accountant and co-conspirator sentenced for embezzling more than $270,000
Mindi B. Madison, a former accountant for the station, and co-conspirator Alicia Wilson were also ordered to pay restitution.7 things newsroom managers can learn from beekeeping
Two news editors and beekeepers see similarities between keeping bees and managing journalists.Michigan Radio rebrands as Michigan Public
The station is the latest "Public"-branded pubcaster.WFAE staff approve first union contract
“We’re celebrating new guarantees on pay, time off and promotions,” the bargaining committee said in a press release. “We’ll also have a ...CPB CEO defends new policy for diversity reporting
In a letter to Sen. Ted Cruz, CPB’s chief executive refuted criticism that updated grant rules are discriminatory.What public media can learn from the model of ‘NJ Spotlight News’
"The story of NJ PBS and 'NJ Spotlight News' suggests that public broadcasting can play a role in bolstering coverage of regional ...Center for Investigative Reporting will dissolve in merger with ‘Mother Jones’
For "Mother Jones," the merger is a "way for us to explore new ways to reach new and deeper audiences."An open letter to the incoming CEO of NPR
"The value proposition of public radio over the last 50-plus years is at the core of your fundamental challenge."CPB faces scrutiny from Ted Cruz over diversity policy
Sen. Cruz questioned whether a CPB policy violates the 14th Amendment in light of a Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.Minnesota Public Radio seeks to sell its Idaho station
Boise State Public Radio will air its music service on the station.
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.