System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
Programs/Content
Survey finds PBS app users want more content, features
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The survey’s findings were presented last week at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference in Atlanta.
Programs/Content
Could daylong themes reverse a drop in listening to news stations?
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Stations could be changing the topic too often for listeners to keep up. What if they tried something different?
People
Jody Hamblett named WUOT GM
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Hamblett formerly led Blue Ridge Public Radio and the Public Radio Program Directors Association.
Development
June CDP Index: In this environment, flat is good
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Among stations measured by the Index, median membership revenue was level with the prior year’s performance.
People
His international reporting trips made Sean Carberry feel alive. Then came the aftermath.
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In his new book, the former public radio reporter recounts his overseas assignments and examines the emotional repercussions.
People
Craig Swagler hired as Your Public Radio GM
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A veteran of CBS Radio, Swagler begins in the role Aug. 1.
People
Julius White named WVAS station manager
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White most recently worked as a reporter for The Black Information Network.
People
CPB CFO and general counsel plan to retire next year
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William Tayman Jr. has been CFO for the corporation since 2006, while Westwood Smithers Jr. joined CPB in 2005.
System/Policy
House subcommittee recommends zeroing out CPB funding for FY26
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The subcommittee bill for Labor-HHS-Education spending also provides no funding for interconnection and infrastructure.
Programs/Content
Vermont Public’s ‘Homegoings’ takes conversations about race to wider audience
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The show will also use video and live elements to explore topics relating to Black culture.