System/Policy
Senate committee reports favorably on two CPB board nominees
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With a voice vote, the committee advanced nominations for Felix Sanchez and Adam White.
New edition of NPR’s ‘Sound Reporting’ shares tips on cultivating your unique voice
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“Don’t try to change the way that you sound,” says “Weekend Edition Sunday” host Ayesha Rascoe. “If you grew up in Boston, you’re not going to sound like me.”
FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Who deserves an award for DEIB? Nomination deadline is Monday.
Stations across the country have been embracing the imperative to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Sometimes this work is being done boldly; sometimes quietly. Who is leading the way at your station? It’s high time we recognize those courageous people who are making public media live up to its mission. Show you care about progress on DEIB by taking the time to nominate a colleague who’s helping your station fulfill public media’s mission.
People
Comings and goings: ‘PBS News Weekend’ hires EP, Priska Neely to leave Gulf States Newsroom …
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Max McClellan was named EP of “PBS News Weekend.”
Development
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.
System/Policy
California pubcasters escalate tower dispute
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KVIE and CapRadio have filed countering lawsuits laying claim to a transmission tower.
System/Policy
Texas Public Radio employees seek to unionize amid leadership transition
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The staffers say the union would “safeguard our organization’s future success.”
Programs/Content
How PBS can revive its pioneering spirit by embracing grassroots programming
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“As traditional broadcast gives way to new media, public television needs to dust off its early spirit of scrappy, decentralized innovation.”
People
Comings and goings: Chicago Public Media hires COO, NPR appoints content strategy analyst …
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Drew Brody was named COO of Chicago Public Media.
System/Policy
NPR data shows staff diversity holding steady as voluntary turnover improves
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The NPR board’s DEI and development committees met last week to discuss diversity data and digital fundraising.
Programs/Content
Pipeline 2025: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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Our summary of national programs in the works provides details on 108 series and specials.
Programs/Content
South Carolina ETV reaches beyond state’s borders with ‘Southern Songwriters’
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The locally produced and funded series is finding a home on stations nationwide.
Programs/Content
How ‘Radio Ambulante’ is sparking connections with in-person Listening Clubs
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Radio Ambulante Studios received funding this year to convene new Listening Clubs focused on issues of importance to Latino voters.