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NPR urges FCC to improve incentives for public stations to invest in local journalism
The commission's proposal to boost localism in broadcasting won't make a significant difference to public radio, according to comments filed by NPR.Former Colorado Public Radio host files discrimination complaint
Vic Vela said the station “exploited my health condition ... only to terminate me as soon as they had to deal with my disability.”February CDP Index: New donor acquisition reaches 'crisis phase' for radio
"Investing in diverse donor, listener and digital user acquisition is critical to the future of local public news outlets."
Austin Fuller joins Current’s editorial team
A journalist with extensive experience in daily reporting, Fuller most recently covered business for the Orlando Sentinel.Bill sparks concerns over independence of West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The new legislation would give a cabinet secretary the authority to hire and fire WVPB's executive director.Comings and goings: Maryland Public Television appoints CFO, WYSO adds to newsroom …
Patricia Fitzhugh was hired as VP and CFO for Maryland Public Television.
Sesame Workshop writers union seeks streaming residuals, paid parental leave and protections from AI
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.How GBH is showcasing Gen Z in political conversations
"The No. 1 lesson is that this demographic of people, Gen Z, are starved for connection and they really want to talk about politics!"Are layoffs institutional cruelty and abuse?
How you handle your layoff says a lot about your professional attitude and will impact your mental attitude.Ron Bornstein, Wisconsin pubcaster who changed NPR’s trajectory, dies at 91
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.Current Crossword: 'What's Up, Doc?'
You'll have a leg up on this puzzle if you're familiar with the works of a certain legendary filmmaker.WFYI staff announces intent to unionize
The employees are seeking voluntary recognition of the union.CapRadio, North State Public Radio employees vote to unionize
The staffers are represented by the NABET-CWA Local 51 union.Biden recommends $595M in FY27 funding for public broadcasting
If approved, the appropriation would be a record sum for CPB.Karen Lincoln Michel will leave CEO role at IndiJ Public Media
Michel will transition to a role focusing on the organization’s “local Indigenous journalism efforts.”
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