System/Policy
New York Public Radio lays off 6% of staff
The cuts primarily affected roles within WNYC Studios, the division that houses the organization’s podcasts.NYPR to cut about 12% of staff
“Economic headwinds on multiple fronts” have prompted a reduction in workforce, CEO LaFontaine Oliver told staff.PRPD will rebrand as Public Media Content Collective in 2024
"We need to broaden our sphere,” says PRPD President Abby Goldstein. “We need to be able to support lots of people within ...New alliance helps rural stations make a case for more funding, support
The Alliance of Rural Public Media is bringing together station leaders to share ideas and educate lawmakers.Owner of KCPW seeks to sell station
The Salt Lake City station has faced financial challenges since it became independent in 2008.Four men indicted for alleged vandalism targeting New Hampshire Public Radio journalists
The indictment links the incidents to the subject of an NHPR investigation.Former St. Louis Public Radio GM Tim Eby sues university for defamation
Tim Eby is suing the station's licensee over articles published by STLPR.NPR plans conservative budget following down year in revenue
NPR is “budgeting conservatively as we get past some of the economic uncertainty that's happening right now," said CFO Daphne Kwon.All-digital PBS Appalachia Virginia taps into regional pride for programs and funding
The startup delivering PBS and local programs to southwestern Virginia aims to build a new model for public media in rural areas.CapRadio cuts staff, citing financial challenges
The station said work on three projects over the past five years coincided with "economic uncertainty."NPR will merge news and programming divisions
CEO John Lansing said the move will ensure NPR is “more united than ever in our efforts to strengthen our network and ...Legislature’s review of audit stalls proposed raise for Arkansas PBS CEO
The audit raised questions among legislators about the state network's procurement practices.Basin PBS to celebrate cultural diversity with new Heritage Festival
The event will feature local vendors and live performances, including a free Los Lonely Boys concert.Civil rights complaint targets Black Public Media’s residency at University of Nebraska
A legal nonprofit that challenges the use of race in university admissions alleges that a partnership to support Black filmmakers violates federal ...WESA cites financial challenges in canceling ‘The Confluence’
Three staffers on the show team and a digital content manager are being laid off.
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