System/Policy
WBUR lays off 29 staff in major reorganization
CEO Margaret Low also announced that the station is ending production of "Only a Game," "Modern Love" and "Kind World."APM/MPR eliminates 28 positions, ends ‘Live From Here’
The organization is also ending the podcast "The Hilarious World of Depression."Chicago Public Media lays off 12 employees, ends production of ‘Sound Opinions’
The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.WBUR, union reach tentative agreement
The tentative agreement covers three years and includes wage adjustments, “along with a strong commitment to diversity,” according to WBUR's CEO.After conduct review, university licensee drops incoming Arizona PBS CEO
Sonya Forte Duhé was accused of making racist and homophobic comments to students in her previous job.Incoming leader of Arizona PBS accused of racism, homophobia by current and former students
Sonya Forte Duhé is scheduled to join Arizona PBS and become dean of the Cronkite School in July.Stations share how they’re reaching new audiences during the pandemic
Direct mail and a Spanish-language blog have helped the stations share information about the coronavirus.Staff and volunteers at Twin Cities community station protect studios, valuable archive amid protests
Though no one knew exactly what a “block watch” was, “we knew it would be necessary."An open letter to NPR President John Lansing: Racial justice is public media’s mission
Current Executive Director Julie Drizin responds to Lansing's call to action to confront racism.Public media reporters arrested, face attacks from police while covering protests
Several journalists took to Twitter to document the aggression.Public broadcasters in Alaska face a convergence of crises
Alaska's public broadcasters were facing financial challenges long before the pandemic hit.In times of crisis, calm and determined leaders can find a way through
"Rather than asking why something happened, or who is responsible, or how we can climb out of this crisis, start by asking ...NPR receives $4.7M to support two regional newsrooms
The Midwest regional newsroom is the fourth in NPR’s Collaborative Journalism Network.Iowa Public Radio loses university funding
The state's university system is facing a financial crisis because of the pandemic.Battling lack of resources, Native stations provide lifeline with COVID coverage
For some listeners, stations in tribal areas may be the only source for local news about the pandemic.
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