Programs/Content
Susanne Simpson leans into EP role at ‘Masterpiece’
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“What I hope I’m doing in offering my creative contributions is taking us to a new place in terms of actual original programming,” she says.
Why ‘radical listening’ is key to public radio’s future
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“Building radical listening and field recording into our program offerings announces to the audience that we understand our public service role as custodians of culture and media representation.”
People
Ashley Alvarado will become CEO of Texas Public Radio
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Alvarado will join TPR from LAist, where she is VP of community engagement and strategic initiatives.
People
Justin Clapp to lead KRFC
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Clapp was previously operations and programming president at Townsquare Media.
People
Comings and goings: Rebecca Eaton to retire from ‘Masterpiece,’ St. Louis Public Radio announces newsroom changes …
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Rebecca Eaton, who has worked for “Masterpiece” since 1985, is retiring from the series.
Programs/Content
CPB provides $1.9M to bolster editorial oversight at NPR
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The grant follows NPR’s earlier announcement of plans to create a “Backstop” team to review news reporting.
System/Policy
Press Forward grants will help stations boost journalism, improve sustainability
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A $100,000 grant from Press Forward will help Radio Catskill in New York hire at least one additional reporter.
People
Sophie Crane to lead Transom Story Lab
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Transom Story Lab will become an independent nonprofit.
Obituaries
Wisconsin Public Media’s Heather Reese dies at 50
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Reese was a vocal supporter of the Wisconsin Idea — the belief that the University of Wisconsin’s public service in education extends beyond the classroom.
Development
Nine pubcasters receive $100,000 Press Forward grants
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The funding initiative awarded a total of $20 million to 205 news outlets.
Obituaries
Ralph Jennings, GM who guided WFUV’s growth as an NPR music station, dies at 86
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“All of us who love WFUV owe Ralph our gratitude,” said GM Chuck Singleton.
Obituaries
Tammy Robinson, former exec for WNET and WETA, dies at 77
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Robinson’s highest post in public media was VP of national programming for the WNET Group.