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.
People
NFCB CEO Sally Kane to step down
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Kane will continue in the role until NFCB’s board selects her replacement.
People
Comings and goings: NPR VP leaves to lead ‘USA Today,’ PBS hires senior director …
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Terence Samuel is leaving NPR to become editor-in-chief of “USA Today.”
System/Policy
Damage to Pioneer PBS facilities takes station off air
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The station said it will cost “several hundreds of thousands of dollars” to repair the damage.
System/Policy
WHQR union receives voluntary recognition
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Staffers announced last month their intent to unionize.
System/Policy
WUNC to purchase station from school board
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The deal is an “important step in the expansion of public radio in North Carolina,” WUNC said in a press release.
People
NPR selects Scott Detrow as weekend host of ‘All Things Considered’
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Detrow’s first day hosting the program will be June 24.
Programs/Content
PBS Reno’s first-ever podcast focuses on host’s Chinese-Vietnamese heritage
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In creating “Refugee’s Daughter,” Christina Le followed her boss’ advice to “start with something you know.”
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: NPR appoints VP, longtime WQXR host retires …
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Julie Parr joined NPR as VP of development.
System/Policy
OETA’s existence is preserved after lawmakers overturn governor’s veto
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Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt had argued that Oklahomans didn’t want to “use their tax dollars to indoctrinate kids.”
System/Policy
From alligator clips to high-speed internet: the past, present and future of remote work at NPR
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While the pandemic has accelerated the pace of change and increased the sheer number of people working remotely, NPR has had at least some remote workers for nearly its entire existence.