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
In acceptance speech, NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the state of journalism
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The role of journalism is to tell people the facts of what’s happening, not what they want to hear, Simon said upon accepting an award for distinguished achievements in American journalism.
System/Policy
Kentucky Senate passes bill to revamp KET board
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The bill would disband the current board for Kentucky Educational Television and require that future gubernatorial appointments to the nine-person board be confirmed by the Republican-controlled state Senate.
System/Policy
Michigan’s WCMU replaces classical music with news on weekdays
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The Mount Pleasant station will offer classical on HD channels and as a digital stream.
People
Jennifer Cook named executive director for WUCF
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Cook previously worked as senior director of content and engagement.
People
Comings and goings: Stephen George elected to NPR’s board, PMJA board president steps down …
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George is CEO of Louisville Public Media.
System/Policy
How the pandemic changed public media’s financial outlook
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Public radio’s total nonfederal financial support dropped in fiscal year 2021, largely due to declines in underwriting revenue.
People
Dan Skinner will retire as director of Kansas Public Radio
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Skinner has worked in radio for nearly 50 years and has led stations in Indiana, Texas and Ohio.
System/Policy
PBS report shows increase in diversity among prime-time programs
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The fiscal year 2022 report is the second annual study from PBS highlighting its efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.
Programs/Content
These lessons in ‘hostiness’ matter more than ever for public media’s future
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In interviews for the podcast “Sound Judgment,” public media veterans illuminate the kinds of strategic thinking that can inform the development of standout shows.
System/Policy
Suspension of NPR’s Kroc fellowships disrupts talent development, career plans of student journalists
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Applicants to this year’s fellowship see its cancellation as a setback for journalists of color who want to work in public radio.