System/Policy
Film revisiting ‘Bowling Alone’ revives calls for public media to focus on civic engagement
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A Paragon webinar on “Join or Die” encouraged stations to become “better caretakers of their communities.”
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A Paragon webinar on “Join or Die” encouraged stations to become “better caretakers of their communities.”
Younger hosts and reporters in public media discuss how they’ve honed their delivery and the personalities who inspire them.
Madrigal, a staff writer for The Atlantic, is also co-founder of the magazine’s COVID Tracking Project.
Working within and outside of public media, proponents of “movement journalism” are spurring the system to embrace journalism with a mission.
Rotenberg plans to “explore new opportunities to improve the lives of children and families,” according to a memo from PBS President Paula Kerger.
Supporters of KDVS argue that the smaller studios will diminish the station’s operations and its value for teaching students.
Pizzato helped create a new headquarters for WYES and launch new cooking programs and history specials.
Efficient production and a collaborative funding push allowed for two new seasons of the “Masterpiece” Jane Austen adaptation.
Garfield was fired following two investigations into his conduct.
Aiello was previously EP of shows that aired on the station.
City Bureau’s programs mainly focus on training and equipping people with little or no journalism experience to lead community conversations, provide oversight of public meetings, and conduct investigations into local sociopolitical issues.