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South Dakota Public Broadcasting deletes TikTok accounts following governor's ban
Gov. Kristi Noem's executive order prohibits state agencies and employees from downloading or accessing TikTok on state-owned or leased devices.Comings and goings: Robert Mandell to leave CPB board, WUNC names hosts for new public affairs show …
Mandell joined the board in 2019.How changes to the Emergency Alert System could affect community media
New requirements approved by the FCC could create an undue burden for small community radio stations.
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The only public media–themed crossword puzzle is back with a new stumper.American Public Television to launch podcast studio
APT Podcast Studios is negotiating its first deals for programs about food, travel, health and lifestyle.WFAE union recognized by management
Content staffers announced last month their intention to unionize.
Survey finds noncommercial radio stations outpace commercial counterparts in newsroom diversity
This year's RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey survey found that 63.9% of noncommercial radio newsrooms surveyed had staffers of color.Nikki Swarn appointed KUVO GM
Swarn will lead both KUVO and The Drop.Facing dip in sponsorship income, NPR cuts back on hiring
NPR plans to make up a budget shortfall with a hiring freeze and cuts to discretionary spending.Shawn Turner named GM for WKAR Public Media
Turner succeeds Susi Elkins, who left the station earlier this year.Comings and goings: NPR's Eric Marrapodi steps up to VP, ‘This American Life’ appoints editors …
Marrapodi joined NPR in 2019 as live specials lead.WAUS GM Sharon Dudgeon dies following accident
Dudgeon died from injuries resulting from a fall outside her home.Former PBS president Bruce Christensen dies at 79
PBS President Paula Kerger called Christensen “a giant of public television.”Public radio's 'UnderCurrents' to end production
The eclectic music program has been on the air for more than 17 years.Comings and goings: New board leaders at NPR, promotions at PBS …
Jeff Sine became NPR’s board chair, while Jennifer Ferro moved up to vice chair.
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