System/Policy
FCC chair requests investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
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In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
System/Policy
More stations and universities should partner to realize ‘win-win-win’ potential, report says
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The report from the Center for Community News found that 91% of stations surveyed said they want to collaborate more with local universities.
System/Policy
Press Forward is talking about public media — and you won’t like what they’re saying
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Our pitches for Press Forward funding basically boil down to “Help me incrementally grow my small newsroom!” — hardly the game-changing approach the initiative is designed to spark.
Programs/Content
WITF’s ‘Melanin Report’ seeks to amplify BIPOC voices in Central Pennsylvania
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“It goes such a long way to hear that news anchor speak just like you,” says host and creator Marquis Lupton.
Programs/Content
WFIU podcast explores broader implications of death penalty executions carried out in 2020
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“Rush to Kill” digs into a complex national story that consumed WFIU’s news team during the last months of the Trump administration.
People
Pat Butler will retire from America’s Public Television Stations
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Butler has led the nonprofit, based in Washington, D.C., since 2011.
Programs/Content
Death, rituals and outlaws: How PBS stations are using YouTube to reach young and diverse audiences
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A CPB-backed initiative helped launch YouTube series produced by stations in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina, among other locations.
People
Wendy Turner to lead Michigan Radio
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“I am truly honored to join the staff of Michigan Radio,” Turner said.
People
Mukhtar Ibrahim stepping down as CEO of Sahan Journal
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Ibrahim founded the organization in 2019.
System/Policy
Utah pubcaster to acquire KCPW
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The format on KCPW’s 88.3 FM signal will switch to bilingual programming.
Programs/Content
How podcast creators transform big ideas into compelling stories
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“No matter which direction we start from — event or idea first — we’re striving for the marriage of story and meaning.”