System/Policy
Outsize spending on pubcasting in Utah backs state-spanning broadband services
The Utah Education and Telehealth Network not only broadcasts on three TV channels but oversees a statewide broadband network that reaches more ...For some pubcasters, state funding plays valuable role in strengthening service
State money makes up a relatively small slice of total system revenue but can make a big difference at stations.PBS ‘planting flag firmly’ on kindergarten readiness for all children
PBS is rolling out several initiatives and deepening collaborations with stations to help kids prepare for school.Pubcasters may benefit from potential FCC changes to use of educational spectrum
The commission is considering rule changes that could give educational institutions and some public broadcasters more flexibility to make money from frequencies ...New NPR mentorship program aims to address ‘a very particular diversity issue’
The pilot program pairs 10 mentors with 10 mentees throughout the company.NPR begins lobbying push to improve legal climate for music stations
The initiative will be announced Tuesday at the annual Non-COMMvention in Philadelphia.NPR employees ask board for transparency in response to harassment scandals
A meeting at NPR’s headquarters this month was the third consecutive board session where employees spoke about harassment fallout.Former WEAA GM claims university inflated expenses in CPB reports
Michele Williams says Morgan State University fired her in May 2017 after she raised concerns about the misreported costs.NPR opposes FCC proposal to expand use of C-band satellite spectrum
The network has told the FCC that the plan could interfere with delivery of public radio programs to stations.Probe of harassment at NYPR slammed for deflecting questions about what went wrong
An outside law firm’s report on New York Public Radio’s workplace culture was widely panned by critics for not assigning blame for ...In Missouri, investigation of tower accident continues as station seeks to restore service
The April 19 collapse of an Ozarks Public Television tower killed one worker and injured three.PBS, T-Mobile collaborate to save TV translators
The wireless carrier and a team from PBS are working under tight deadlines to find new homes for public TV translators that ...Commerce Committee sends on nominations of two CPB Board members
If approved by the Senate, Ruby Calvert and Laura Gore Ross would serve on the board until 2022.KCETLink, PBS SoCal merger ‘opens new future’ for public TV in L.A. market
The longtime rival stations now aim to become a hub for original public media content.Investigation of WNYC finds no evidence of pervasive discrimination
An outside law firm reported that bullying behavior was “known and tolerated in certain circumstances for months or even years.”
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