System/Policy
Virginia network gets $182M from sale of two stations in spectrum auction
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The stations air a mix of international programming, including some locally produced shows.
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The stations air a mix of international programming, including some locally produced shows.
Last week’s firing of a reporter should be a learning experience for public media stations, particularly those licensed to entities with agendas that can easily clash with the mission of a news organization.
The appearance was Pat Harrison’s first before the House subcommittee in 10 years.
Pat Harrison visited the Hill to explain why public media deserves federal support.
Past votes may indicate how legislators weighing in on CPB’s appropriation will address the White House’s proposed end to federal funding.
The likelihood of total defunding seems slim — but public media would surely see some changes if support really were cut.
University licensees are doubly vulnerable to cuts.
Organizers delivered petitions to members of Congress, bearing 660,000 signatures gathered online to save CPB funding.
Future appropriations are also at risk.
A long-pending proposal would allow noncommercial stations to devote up to 1 percent of their annual air time to raising funds for other nonprofits.
“The policy is, we’re ending federal involvement with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,” said Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney.
CPB and Eagle Hill Consulting are asking all local stations — radio, TV and joint licensees — to complete the assessment by March 31.
From its origins, NPR emphasized contributions from women at a time when they were rarely heard in positions of authority in broadcasting.
WVPB estimates it will need to lay off 15 full-time staffers by the end of the month.
A controversial proposal to restructure the station is reportedly off the table.
Licensee Ohio State University is giving all proceeds to its WOSU in Columbus.
The network created an executive role for its training division to demonstrate that its “commitment to training is absolutely essential.”
The White House has not contacted CPB about any new nominations.
APTS also recognized two executives working within public media.
WCQS is also rebranding as Blue Ridge Public Radio.