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South Carolina public broadcaster to reduce NPR programming
South Carolina Public Radio aims to air more local programming.Discussion with bill sponsor ‘saved’ Arkansas PBS governing board from dissolution, chairman says
A proposal to eliminate the governing board that oversees educational public television programs in Arkansas is not likely to advance further in the legislature.Rocky Mountain PBS, Midwest Newsroom adopt ‘Trust Indicators’ for news coverage
By aligning their editorial practices with eight “Trust Indicators,” the newsrooms meet standards that identify “reliable, ethical journalism.”
Sesame Workshop announces layoffs, citing federal funding and distribution limbo
A spokesperson said the “changing media and funding landscape” also prompted the decision.Comings and goings: Bohdan Zachary joins AZPM, OPB’s Morgan Holm to retire …
Zachary, former GM of Milwaukee PBS, joined Arizona Public Media’s C-suite.Helen Barrington leaves GM role at KAZU
“I left KAZU for an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” Barrington said.
Union representing Cascade PBS journalists delivers strike pledge
The unit said it is committed to striking if Cascade PBS continues to “fail to work toward a fair contract.”How stations can strengthen public service amid political threats
Public radio’s financial success hinges on loyalty. To maintain it, stations must reinforce their brand values and community service to local audiences and stakeholders.‘Shaking It Up’ profiles Texan who broke ground for women in journalism and politics
Liz Carpenter, a reporter, political aide and feminist, talked back to Lyndon B. Johnson and used humor to win people over.NPR Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods to retire
Woods joined the network in 2010.New York Public Radio cuts 21 positions
The layoffs are the fourth round of cuts at the station in as many years.What AIR learned from researching freelance rates in 2025
Many independent creators are earning far less than their intended rate due to problems like “project bleed.”CPB asks stations to pause Next Generation Warning System projects, citing holdup of FEMA funds
“We recognize the difficulty of the stations’ situations, and we are exploring all avenues to move forward expeditiously,” a CPB spokesperson said.Amanda Miller Kelley named GM of PBS Michiana – WNIT
Kelley succeeds Greg Giczi, who is retiring.NPR CDO Leora Hanser leaves for Planned Parenthood
“I am humbled and thrilled to be joining Planned Parenthood at this critical time,” Hanser said in a press release.
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