System/Policy
New podcast hosted by Grace Lee examines public TV’s track record on DEI
The podcast follows months of criticism directed at PBS and public media about the system’s DEI initiatives and lack of transparency.NPR budgets for improved financial outlook in new fiscal year
NPR has exceeded financial expectations in the current fiscal year thanks in part to a "great resurgence" in sponsorship.As PBS exceeds profit projections, board approves $30.4M transfer to CEO fund
PBS’ fiscal year 2021 net income was $5.3 million more than previous forecasts, according to CFO and Treasurer Tom Tardivo.Cleveland’s Ideastream will grow radio audience with addition of WKSU to network
Kent State University trustees approved Wednesday a public service operating agreement with Ideastream.WHYY union employees approve first contract
The contract comes after nearly two years of negotiations.Stations step up education efforts around COVID vaccine with help from CPB grants
Funds are enabling stations in current and potential COVID-19 hotspots to design projects that address their communities' specific needs.We answered your questions about salaries and pay equity in our latest webinar
Our "On the Money" webinar featured a look at results of Current's first-ever salary survey and expert advice on how to earn ...Seeking objectivity in journalism is getting in the way of speaking truth
The pursuit of objectivity has been used for decades to silence the voices of women and people of color. But many newsroom ...New initiative brings together pubmedia leaders to focus on DEI efforts
Created by Furman University and South Carolina ETV, the Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative convenes its second session next month.What pubmedia can learn about DEI from the for-profit world
The corporate focus on metrics and data in achieving diversity initiatives can shift internal conversations from “what we’ve always done” to a ...Vegas PBS offers workforce training program for youth in juvenile justice system
With funding from MGM Resorts, the station aims to help close equity gaps for students in detention.CPB gives $275,000 to 14 stations for COVID PSAs, community outreach
Each station will receive up to $20,000.Crosscut Union votes against first contract with Cascade Public Media management
Newsroom employees cited concerns with wages, vacation days and staffers leaving the organization.Kerger on diversity: ‘We don’t always look as carefully in the mirror’
During the annual Television Critics Association summer press tour, the PBS president said she spoke with filmmakers and many others with ties ...WYSO plans move to historic Yellow Springs building with boost from Dave Chappelle
The station will lease space from Chappelle, a major WYSO supporter, who bought the building last year and is renovating it to ...
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