System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
System/Policy
Four stations hope to stay competitive, retain staff with new workforce collaborative
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WNED, WQED, ideastream and Detroit Public Television will share job listings, best practices and training opportunities.
Programs/Content
NPR expands ‘Up First’ to Saturdays
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Scott Simon will host the Saturday edition of the podcast.
People
NPR names next ‘TED Radio Hour’ host
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Manoush Zomorodi also hosts the WNYC Studios podcast “Note to Self.”
System/Policy
PBS begins rollout of electric-blue brand refresh
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The rebranding will bring uniformity to PBS’ brand identity on screens of every size.
System/Policy
PRX drops PRI from branding
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The organization had previously used dual branding with PRI and PRX.
People
Comings and goings: APT promotes staffers, Rath hosts on WGBH …
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Three longtime employees at American Public Television are stepping into new roles.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
How the Works Progress Administration played a critical role in WNYC’s history
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The New York station may not have survived the Great Depression without help from the federal government.
System/Policy
NPR Illinois clashes with university licensee over coverage of harassment on campus
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Journalists at the station are challenging the university’s use of Title IX rules to bar them from protecting anonymous sources.
People
Music by your colleagues: lovesickness, crucifixion and stoner rock operas
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If you like your rock ‘n’ roll with “witchcraft, a high-speed motorcycle chase and lions taking over the circus,” we’ve got a song for you.