System/Policy
Chicago Public Media announces buyouts
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CPM CEO Melissa Bell called the decision “proactive.”
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.
Programs/Content
How ‘Marie Antoinette’ sought humanity, humility inside Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors
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The new show’s star says it’s “certainly no dusty period drama.”
Programs/Content
With ‘Every Voice’ podcast, Terrance McKnight explores racism in classical music
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WQXR’s new podcast opens with a series of episodes about racist ideas in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.”
System/Policy
Biden administration proposes $575M for CPB in FY2026, requests level funding for interconnection and infrastructure
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CPB President Pat Harrison said she’s “grateful” for the proposed increase to the corporation’s appropriation.
Programs/Content
Why journalists should act now to create an alternative to Twitter
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“If Twitter is doomed to fail, as many experts believe it is, we should be thinking now about what might replace it.”
Programs/Content
‘In the Dark’ podcast acquired by Condé Nast
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The “In the Dark” team will work with “New Yorker” reporters and editors to produce a new season of the show.
People
Comings and goings: Chief programmer retires in Ohio, Houston station appoints executive director of content operations …
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Wiener joined Public Media Connect in 1997 after working for WQED.
System/Policy
White House nominates Felix Sanchez to CPB board
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As chair of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, Sanchez has increased the visibility and pipeline of Latinos in the creative arts.