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Rhode Island Public Radio hires Torey Malatia as president
Malatia was formerly c.e.o. of WBEZ in Chicago.How an Illinois radio station confronted racial issues in its community
The unrest in Ferguson, Mo., prompted WGLT to take a closer look at the experience of African-Americans in Bloomington and Normal, Ill.Detroit Public TV expands niche programming with National Book Festival coverage
Book View Now will provide live coverage of the event in Washington, D.C., this weekend.
Creator of HD Radio will be acquired for $172 million
The deal is expected to close later this year.Tweets fly at ‘NewsHour’ co-host for remark on Iran nuclear deal
After criticism, Gwen Ifill elaborated on three words she attached to a White House retweet.Engaging audience around digital distraction lands fellowship for young WNYC producer
Ariana Tobin used “Bored and Brilliant” to draw out listeners’ feelings about being overwhelmed by information.
WHYY news VP Chris Satullo is leaving station
His last day is Sept. 11.‘The Pub’ #34: Outgoing ‘Weekend All Things Considered’ EP Steve Lickteig on NPR’s most-tinkered-with show
Lickteig discusses the unique production ethos that he says boosted WATC’s ratings over the last two years.Three new members join NPR board of directors
Among the new board members is a former NPR interim president and c.e.o.Wayne Dyer, ‘one of PBS's most successful fundraisers,’ dies at 75
Dyer’s 10 fundraising specials for public TV brought in more than $200 million for stations.KCETLink and the Los Angeles Times launch events series
The series is expected to be a yearlong experiment to reach a wider audience using KCETLink’s viewers and the Times’ web and print properties.James White, public radio newscaster, dies at 60
White worked for more than 24 years at WAMU in Washington, D.C.Julie Shapiro heads to Radiotopia, baseball veteran joins KET, and other comings and goings in public media
Shapiro co-founded the Third Coast International Audio Festival.Audible scoops up content team from ‘Radiolab’, public radio
A former NPR exec brings three radio producers to the digital media company.Minority, public TV viewers face greatest threat in FCC auction
The news of Sesame Street’s move to HBO is not the only indicator that an economic divide may be widening within the American viewing public.
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