System/Policy
NPR stations benefit from network leaders’ local roots
The head of Southern California Public Radio sees fundraising potential in the NPR-station relationship.CPB prods TV stations to consolidate, revamps rural grants
New CSG rules include creation of a Healthy Network Initiative to encourage station collaborations and mergers.“Why not promote our podcasts like we do our own programs?”
West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Scott Finn considers the future of NPR’s relationship with its member stations.NEH grants include online archive project for public radio’s StoryCorps
Shakespeare Uncovered also got funding for a third season on PBS.Florida stations file lawsuit over nonpayment for underwriting spots
Commonground/MGS owes member stations $508,237, the suit alleges.Devoting spectrum to public safety seen as strategic move for public TV
Advances in broadcast technology provide an opportunity to join a first-responders network.A critic sees “pro-government” bias in NPR’s reporting, not a leftward lean
Host and freelancer Lisa Simeone dismisses the claim that public media betrays a liberal bias.How television shaped Paula Kerger’s American dream
“Television ... provided a lifeline to a bigger world.”KETC pays reduced fines to CPB for budgeting errors, other violations
“Nine Network’s failure to comply was not nearly as egregious as it would appear in the initial report.”Does public media need more conservative voices?
Maybe, but a right-leaning public radio journalist says finding them is tricky.A look back at a pivotal moment for public broadcasting
Approaching its 50th anniversary, the Public Broadcasting Act is arguably the most significant piece of communication policy legislation since 1950.NPR distribution wing prepares request for interconnection upgrade
Plans to make the satellite-based network more efficient are expected to top $50 million.Tips for creating a more diverse workplace — or joining one
Build networks, move quickly and spruce up that resume.Religious broadcaster buys Houston classical station
KSBJ Educational Foundation paid $10 million for the station.Station leaders share their pitches for members of Congress
Attendees at the APTS Public Media Summit gave a preview of their talking points.
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