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John Hess named GM of WUWM
Hess is currently COO at Arizona Public Media.‘Masterpiece’ promotes Susanne Simpson in move to bolster program development
Simpson is stepping up to EP to allow Rebecca Eaton to focus on developing new original projects as EP-at-large.American Archive collaborations expand scope, purpose of digital collection
The archive's efforts include working with universities, public media stations and preservation organizations around the country.
Florida's WMFE taps CPB veep as new leader
Erika Pulley-Hayes has worked for CPB since 2005.Public media looks to new CMS for systemwide boost to web offerings
With CPB's backing, a push to transition NPR station sites to a new content management system has expanded to include TV stations and joint licensees.Third Coast Festival names new executive director
Shirley Alfaro's experience in arts and media administration has included a role with StoryCorps Chicago.
Joshua Johnson to leave '1A' for MSNBC
WAMU will continue the show after Johnson's departure in December.NPR Illinois appeals to university trustees for exemption from confidentiality policy
Trustees said they are "committed to working on a solution" to the standoff over how to handle tips about sexual harassment on campus.Comings and goings: NPR board names vice chair, KQED launches housing desk ...
Wonya Lucas has served on NPR's board since 2017.MPR’s 'Flyover' returns to explore political transformations in the Midwest
The new season of the live call-in show will focus on the Midwestern counties that swung from blue to red in 2016.University may spin off Memphis' WUMR to new nonprofit
A collaboration with local nonprofits would expand the station's news, music and cultural programming.Letter from our executive director: Public media saved my life
If you asked how you could help our executive director after she was hit by a car, here's her suggestion.Moyers' push for prime-time impeachment broadcasts fails to convince PBS, some stations
The veteran journalist took his latest argument for nightly rebroadcasts of the hearings directly to station leaders.Film exposes dark repercussions of China’s one-child policy
The upcoming "Independent Lens" documentary by filmmaker Nanfu Wang presents disturbing accounts of the policy's impact.Sweep of ‘World on Fire’ encompasses portrayals of ordinary lives
Airing in the spring, the seven-part "Masterpiece" series was inspired by the '70s-era BBC documentary series "The World at War."
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