System/Policy
CPB IG advises return of $422,000 for American Graduate
KETC President Jack Galmiche “strongly disagreed” with the IG’s finding.Departure of Chris Satullo prompts questions about future of news operation at WHYY
Employees are concerned in the wake of the WHYY news chief’s sudden resignation.Film festival aims to raise profile of investigative journalism
Films such as Spotlight will show investigative reporters at work.Minority, public TV viewers face greatest threat in FCC auction
The news of Sesame Street’s move to HBO is not the only indicator that an economic divide may be widening within the American viewing ...Despite station sales, classical music remains strong as format
Research shows that events in Miami and Houston aren’t a harbinger of decline.Houston Public Media aims to sell classical FM station
The broadcaster acquired the signal for $9.6 million in 2011.NPR to Pentagon: War manual encroaches on ‘basic press freedoms’
NPR is concerned that language in the manual could put its international journalists at risk.As it follows new “playbook,” Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network trims budget, adds execs
“We may fail greatly or achieve something great,” says CPBN's c.o.o., “but either way, we’re going to try.”How Connecticut’s largest public media outlet worked with IDEO to reimagine its future
Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network takes a page from human-centered design to build a playbook to transform its programming, education programs, and fundraising.Kentucky radio stations look to expand collaboration on programming, development
“The people that will gain the most from this are our listeners.”After sale of Classical South Florida, scramble is on to ensure coverage in Palm Beach
A former director of Classical South Florida's board is looking to buy back one of the signals sold to a religious broadcaster.NPR’s Michael Oreskes: “There probably hasn’t been enough change inside NPR”
NPR's new head of news discusses the future of All Things Considered, achieving diversity, and the need for more collaboration among NPR and member ...American Public Media Group lays off 10 in newsroom, cancels ‘Wits’
The changes complete a planned reorganization first revealed earlier this month.Wisconsin’s new budget cuts funds to state pubcasters, educational media
The cuts are less than Gov. Scott Walker initially recommended but will still curb some educational media offerings.New low-power stations prepare for launch in D.C. area
They’re just two of many stations preparing to sign on across the country.
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