System/Policy
NPR CEO warns of ‘hostile environment’ ahead for journalism, scrutiny of pubmedia
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“We should be well prepared at every moment to talk with enthusiasm about the purpose and value of public media,” CEO Katherine Maher said.
October CDP Index: Radio results remain sluggish while TV waits for next blockbuster
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A declining rate of growth among Passport users is exposing cracks in new donor programs at TV and joint licensees.
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System/Policy
NPR urges FCC to improve incentives for public stations to invest in local journalism
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The commission’s proposal to boost localism in broadcasting won’t make a significant difference to public radio, according to comments filed by NPR.
System/Policy
Former Colorado Public Radio host files discrimination complaint
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Vic Vela said the station “exploited my health condition … only to terminate me as soon as they had to deal with my disability.”
Development
February CDP Index: New donor acquisition reaches ‘crisis phase’ for radio
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“Investing in diverse donor, listener and digital user acquisition is critical to the future of local public news outlets.”
People
Austin Fuller joins Current’s editorial team
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A journalist with extensive experience in daily reporting, Fuller most recently covered business for the Orlando Sentinel.
System/Policy
Bill sparks concerns over independence of West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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The new legislation would give a cabinet secretary the authority to hire and fire WVPB’s executive director.
People
Comings and goings: Maryland Public Television appoints CFO, WYSO adds to newsroom …
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Patricia Fitzhugh was hired as VP and CFO for Maryland Public Television.
System/Policy
Sesame Workshop writers union seeks streaming residuals, paid parental leave and protections from AI
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The writers, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, are hoping to reach a new deal before the current season of “Sesame Street” ends.
Engagement
How GBH is showcasing Gen Z in political conversations
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“The No. 1 lesson is that this demographic of people, Gen Z, are starved for connection and they really want to talk about politics!”
System/Policy
Are layoffs institutional cruelty and abuse?
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How you handle your layoff says a lot about your professional attitude and will impact your mental attitude.
Obituaries
Ron Bornstein, Wisconsin pubcaster who changed NPR’s trajectory, dies at 91
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Though he’s often credited for saving NPR from bankruptcy in 1983, Bornstein’s influence on public broadcasting ran much deeper than his interim stint as NPR president.