System/Policy
GBH sale of CAI building sparks pushback from community
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CAI staff are expected to remain in the building until a new location is found.
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
People
WETA CEO Sharon Rockefeller receives National Medal of Arts
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In presenting the medal, President Trump joked that he now hopes to get “good publicity” from “PBS NewsHour” and “Washington Week.”
Programs/Content
‘Masterpiece’ promotes Susanne Simpson in move to bolster program development
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Simpson is stepping up to EP to allow Rebecca Eaton to focus on developing new original projects as EP-at-large.
Tech
American Archive collaborations expand scope, purpose of digital collection
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The archive’s efforts include working with universities, public media stations and preservation organizations around the country.
People
Florida’s WMFE taps CPB veep as new leader
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Erika Pulley-Hayes has worked for CPB since 2005.
Tech
Public media looks to new CMS for systemwide boost to web offerings
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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.
People
Third Coast Festival names new executive director
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Shirley Alfaro’s experience in arts and media administration has included a role with StoryCorps Chicago.
People
Joshua Johnson to leave ‘1A’ for MSNBC
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WAMU will continue the show after Johnson’s departure in December.
System/Policy
NPR Illinois appeals to university trustees for exemption from confidentiality policy
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Trustees said they are “committed to working on a solution” to the standoff over how to handle tips about sexual harassment on campus.