System/Policy
Pubmedia leaders should seek ‘creative ways’ to explore country’s deep divisions
Newsrooms need to address partisan audiences while also staying vigilant for encroachments on human rights.As power shifts in Washington, pubcasting has allies in key posts
Three powerful congressional chairmen who support public broadcasting will continue in their key roles in both the House and Senate.Responsibility for building trust in local stations starts at the top
When managers of news organizations state partisan views in public, it raises important questions about the appearance of bias.Scholars, archivists partner on public media history project
The project aims to “map the history of public broadcasting in the U.S.”FCC commissioner calls for Dish to carry Virgin Islands PBS station
Must-carry regulations do not apply because the Virgin Islands is not a Nielsen Designated Market Area.Nevada Public Radio expands to Reno with signal purchase
The Sun Valley frequency overlaps with the coverage area of two other public radio stations serving Reno.Podcasts’ strong ad sales help NPR reach second year of budget surplus
“I think you can expect the growth that we saw to continue through the first quarter of 2017,” said Bryan Moffett, g.m. ...To reach new and diverse audiences, expand coverage and report with nuance
Public media journalists give their recommendations.Thoughts on reflecting diverse views, and including them
What’s really involved in the hard work of broadening public media’s range of voices?When GOP last held control, funding for public broadcasting remained steady
But the first possible hurdle for CPB funding in the new administration could come fairly soon.Two Louisiana public radio stations share general manager
The two stations will maintain independence.APTS president predicts strong support in D.C. after election
Patrick Butler spoke Friday at the annual Fall Marketplace sponsored by distributor American Public Television.Coloradan seeks to serve fellow immigrants with low-power FM station
KETO will broadcast in a variety of languages, aiming to help newcomers assimilate to life in their new country.CPBN cuts costs by laying off five staffers
Adjusting to a $300,000 budget deficit from last fiscal year, CEO Jerry Franklin told staff that his leadership team is also cutting ...Despite snags, Connecticut network pushes ahead with reinvention
New programs such as “The Cobblestone Corridor” are part of a sweeping plan to overhaul Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network.
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