System/Policy
North Dakota’s Prairie Public dodges bill threatening to end state funding
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A bill attempting to end state funding for public broadcasting failed to make it out of committee.
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.
Programs/Content
How a new generation of listeners interprets public radio’s core values
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Recent research found that most of PRPD’s Core Values of Public Radio resonate strongly with today’s young listeners. But study participants defined some values differently.
Tech
How a radio reporter let go of his gear envy and guerrilla electronic hacks
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Reflections on a career that started with a “poor man’s Nagra” and a nutcracker.
People
Comings and goings: CCO Andrew Golis leaves NYPR, Bob Boilen vacates the Tiny Desk …
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Golis joined NYPR in 2019.
Programs/Content
PRX to distribute WUNC program ‘Embodied’
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The hourlong program discusses sex, relationships, health and other themes that get into “taboo territory.”
Development
New position paper argues for including public media in upcoming wave of foundation support
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The paper responds to the recent announcement that foundations plan to direct more than $500 million toward local journalism in coming years.
Programs/Content
WBEZ’s ‘Prisoncast!’ returns to create radio for incarcerated people and their families
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“We in public media signed up for this work because we believe it can be a communal experience and connect people to communities,” said criminal justice reporter Shannon Heffernan.
Programs/Content
Herb Scannell, CEO of Southern California Public Radio, to retire
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Scannell has led the organization since 2019.
System/Policy
New alliance helps rural stations make a case for more funding, support
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The Alliance of Rural Public Media is bringing together station leaders to share ideas and educate lawmakers.
Programs/Content
Maryland Public Television builds bigger profile for HBCU Week
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A regional showcase of special programming is growing through CPB-backed partnerships with World and three stations.