System/Policy
CPB awards $2.65M for state government coverage
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The grants will benefit stations in seven states.
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The grants will benefit stations in seven states.
“Southwest Florida in Focus,” a half-hour of TV news for Fort Myers and beyond, launched as a cost-effective model for producing local coverage.
The debut issue of WJCT’s “Adapt” featured stories, videos and interviews on topics including seabirds, eco-friendly homes and carbon dioxide emissions.
Informal gatherings with residents of a South Sacramento neighborhood helped Capital Public Radio set the editorial direction for a new podcast while drawing back the curtain on the reporting process.
NPR will cut the position of longtime reporter David Welna as part of the restructuring.
Gerdeman is starting a consulting service after more than five years at PBS.
The commission’s decision last week could threaten funding for Public, Educational and Government outlets, many of which provide unique coverage of their communities.
An NPR fan’s Tiny Desk Contest submission is available for use in station fundraisers this fall.
KET’s longtime leader “made it clear what business we were in — helping people. We were there to help the people no one else was helping.”
A coalition of nonpartisan organizations and news media are participating in a media and education campaign on American democracy. Won’t you join us?
Garry Denny has worked for Wisconsin Public Television for 33 years.
“This is not a time for the faint of heart,” PBS’ president told TV critics when announcing that she had renewed her contract for five more years.