System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
Obituaries
George Dooley, founding CEO of South Florida PBS, dies at 91
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It is with profound sadness that South Florida PBS announces the passing of founding CEO George Dooley, who died Thursday at the age of 91.
System/Policy
How Cheryl Devall looks to build on ‘beautiful structure’ of KRVS
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“I love that we don’t sound like any other NPR affiliate,” says Devall, a former NPR journalist who began managing the station in Lafayette, La., in 2022.
Development
You can buy Sarah Silverman’s dress in a New Hampshire PBS auction
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The actress and comedian has worn the outfit at star-studded events. Apparently, she’s even ripped it.
Programs/Content
Black Public Media awards $610,000 to filmmakers, honors Sam Pollard with Trailblazer Award
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The grants were announced at the 2024 PitchBLACK Forum in New York.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: CPB hires director of radio investments, WEDU appoints COO …
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Chad Lampe left PRX to become director of radio investments for CPB.
System/Policy
Budget committee rejects proposal to reduce Arkansas PBS’ spending authority
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The network has faced questions from lawmakers over questionable spending practices found in a 2022 audit.
Programs/Content
How public radio can serve listeners from across the political spectrum
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Public radio has become “too predictable and a bit boring,” writes Jack Mitchell, a founding producer of “All Things Considered.” “Fix that by letting ideas clash. Generate light with some heat.”
Programs/Content
How KALW opened up new possibilities with a downtown live event space
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With a new space for in-person programming, the San Francisco station raised its profile and forged relationships in the community.
System/Policy
WBUR will reduce staff by more than 30 through layoffs, buyouts
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The station will also transition its daily news podcast to weekly.
System/Policy
Should workers be forced to return to the office?
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“This issue revolves around trust.”