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In acceptance speech, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the state of journalism
The role of journalism is to tell people the facts of what's happening, not what they want to hear, Simon said upon accepting an award for distinguished achievements in American journalism.Kentucky Senate passes bill to revamp KET board
The bill would disband the current board for Kentucky Educational Television and require that future gubernatorial appointments to the nine-person board be confirmed by the Republican-controlled state Senate.Michigan's WCMU replaces classical music with news on weekdays
The Mount Pleasant station will offer classical on HD channels and as a digital stream.
Jennifer Cook named executive director for WUCF
Cook previously worked as senior director of content and engagement.Comings and goings: Stephen George elected to NPR’s board, PMJA board president steps down …
George is CEO of Louisville Public Media.How the pandemic changed public media’s financial outlook
Public radio's total nonfederal financial support dropped in fiscal year 2021, largely due to declines in underwriting revenue.
Dan Skinner will retire as director of Kansas Public Radio
Skinner has worked in radio for nearly 50 years and has led stations in Indiana, Texas and Ohio.PBS report shows increase in diversity among prime-time programs
The fiscal year 2022 report is the second annual study from PBS highlighting its efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.These lessons in 'hostiness' matter more than ever for public media's future
In interviews for the podcast "Sound Judgment," public media veterans illuminate the kinds of strategic thinking that can inform the development of standout shows.Suspension of NPR's Kroc fellowships disrupts talent development, career plans of student journalists
Applicants to this year’s fellowship see its cancellation as a setback for journalists of color who want to work in public radio.Local that Works is ending, but long live local
Current is ending our Local that Works contest after six years, but we still want to hear about your innovative local initiatives.Colorado Public Radio merges nature and art with new podcast 'Terra Firma'
Hosted by poet CMarie Fuhrman, the podcast uses natural soundscapes to help listeners remember what they love about being outdoors.Bill to disband current KET board, require Senate confirmation for some appointments advances
Called an effort to “protect” the integrity of Kentucky’s public television broadcaster, a bill passed unanimously out of a Senate committee Wednesday that would disband the current board for Kentucky Educational Television.NPR plans 'major' layoffs due to ballooning deficit
NPR will cut 10% of its staff, CEO John Lansing told employees.Pat Harrison on failure: 'There are no shortcuts down the road to success'
The CPB president talks about her experiences with failure in "The Dirty F-Word: Lessons From Our Failures," a new book by the leader of PBS Charlotte.
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