System/Policy
How a focus on diversity has strengthened NPR
Contrary to the argument made by former NPR editor Uri Berliner, NPR's efforts to diversify its workforce have enhanced its journalism and ...How to advance democracy on community radio
"We all have an awesome responsibility to advance democracy. We must rise above the noise, misinformation and disinformation, AI trickery, apathy and ...Orlando’s WMFE rebrands as Central Florida Public Media
Research had found weak brand penetration in the community beyond the station’s existing audience, said GM Judith Smelser.House committee to investigate alleged NPR bias
“The Committee has concerns about the direction in which NPR may be headed under past and present leadership,” House representatives said in ...State House passes Arkansas PBS appropriation after three votes for second consecutive fiscal session
The Arkansas House of Representatives passed Arkansas PBS’ appropriations bill Wednesday after two failed attempts for the second consecutive fiscal session.Seattle’s KUOW lays off eight employees
The radio station will also leave three open positions unfilled and save $1 million by ending its RadioActive Youth Media program.How Cheryl Devall looks to build on ‘beautiful structure’ of KRVS
“I love that we don’t sound like any other NPR affiliate,” says Devall, a former NPR journalist who began managing the station ...Budget committee rejects proposal to reduce Arkansas PBS’ spending authority
The network has faced questions from lawmakers over questionable spending practices found in a 2022 audit.How KALW opened up new possibilities with a downtown live event space
With a new space for in-person programming, the San Francisco station raised its profile and forged relationships in the community.WBUR will reduce staff by more than 30 through layoffs, buyouts
The station will also transition its daily news podcast to weekly.Should workers be forced to return to the office?
"This issue revolves around trust."Merger of Rhode Island stations gains approval from state’s attorney general
The decision clears the way for Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio to incorporate as a new organization.How The Jersey Bee uses journalism to improve public health
The Jersey Bee follows a model adapted from health care, education, and social work to deliver information that improves public health outcomes ...FCC fines Pacifica Foundation $25,000 for underwriting violations
A consent decree adopted and released Tuesday requires Pacifica to implement a compliance plan and ends an FCC investigation of WBAI in ...KQED offers buyouts to employees
The station expects to implement additional cuts.
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