System/Policy
What’s the story behind the Public Radio wine?
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The California winemaker who created the red blend says the name reflects a “retro Americana” theme and tells a story about his family.
By expanding newsrooms, Report for America is giving stations an edge in fundraising
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“Being able to talk to our donors, whether they’re major donors, grantors or members, about RFA … is a very compelling story.”
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Station-Backed Series Reel South Launches into Sixth Season
PBS Plus series Reel South debuts seven new films for broadcast and expanded digital offers as more southern stations invest in the series.
System/Policy
With language training, Alaska’s KTOO aims to ‘feel more like home’ for Indigenous listeners
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A 13-week course in the Lingít language is part of broader DEI efforts at the Juneau station.
Programs/Content
Nine months after getting laid off, John Moe finds a new home for conversations about mental health
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“I started thinking about what I wanted to do next and how I can help people in a variety of ways. I had a lot of time wandering the desert to think about it.”
Programs/Content
Multimedia journalism collaborative explores caregiver issues through solutions reporting
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With newsrooms based in New York and Michigan, the initiative is the first interstate project to be supported by the Solutions Journalism Network.
People
Adrienne Fairwell joins Arizona PBS as GM
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Fairwell has held several positions with South Carolina’s government and its public media network.
System/Policy
WAMU reaches second deal to sell Maryland station
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A religious broadcaster is expected to buy the Ocean City FM signal.
Tech
How at-home pandemic recordings are changing pubmedia’s standards for audio quality
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Reporters and producers have more options for safely recording interviews, but not everyone welcomes the trade-offs in sonic fidelity.
People
Comings and goings: WBUR hires Victor Hernandez as CCO, John Ferrugia leaves RMPBS …
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Hernandez previously worked for Cascade Public Media and CNN.
System/Policy
Licensee for Ozarks Public Television reaches $3.2M settlement from 2018 tower collapse
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One crew member died and three were injured during structural repairs to the transmission tower.
Programs/Content
With venues closed, event planners create virtual experiences to connect with audiences
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Event organizers in public media see a future for digital events even when groups can gather again.
Obituaries
Former Arizona PBS GM Bob Ellis dies at 93
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Ellis led Arizona PBS for a quarter of a century and held other titles at Arizona State University, the station’s licensee.