System/Policy
KERA, Fort Worth news outlet agree to journalism collaboration
The two outlets will share content and plan to co-host events.KERA awaits city council approval to manage classical station
Under the proposed contract, KERA would take over management of 100-year-old WRR and convert it to a noncommercial license.How public media can make good on its commitment to diversity
The seminal research initiative Audience 88 shaped programming for more than 30 years. It’s time for a new vision.NPR, former employee settle discrimination suit
A former NPR technician filed the lawsuit in 2020.Houston Public Media suspends Chevron partnership after backlash over sponsored content
HPM was preparing to release a 10-part series on how energy companies like Chevron are “working towards a lower carbon future.”Station leaders from coastal regions call for increased investments in shoring up broadcast infrastructure
Public broadcasters who have weathered hurricanes, floods and power outages cite growing risks of damage and disruption due to climate change.WTTW strike ends as union technicians approve new contract
“We wish we could have got a lot more," said Local 1220 Business Manager John Rizzo. "This was the best deal we ...NYPR union pushes for transparency in wake of plagiarism findings
The station announced Friday that it removed 45 articles from its websites that violated editorial standards.Is WUNC ready to turn it up?
North Carolina’s largest public radio station has banked $20 million in cash with strong broadcast numbers and listener support, but it has ...DEI leaders share best practices on strengthening your organization’s diversity efforts
Our webinar featured Whitney Maddox, NPR's DEI manager, and Kim Salvaggio, chief DEI officer at Rocky Mountain Public Media.Biden administration requests $565M for CPB in FY2025, supports proposed change to interconnection funding
The administration endorsed a CPB proposal that could free up system support funds for other uses.Grants to Colorado radio stations will aid community engagement, elevate Indigenous voices
The Colorado Media Project grants will support initiatives at Rocky Mountain Community Radio, KSJD and KSUT.WTTW technicians strike amid concerns over threats to job duties
A WTTW spokesperson said the station is ready to return to negotiations and has not received a request to do so.WVIK to separate news and classical formats
The audience for midday classical music has been declining for the past five years, according to GM Jay Pearce.How PBS Kansas regained its footing in Wichita
Under CEO Victor Hogstrom, the public TV station has doubled its revenue, ramped up local productions and financed the purchase and renovation ...
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