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FCC chair requests investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting

In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.

The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.

Letisha Bereola joined WJCT Public Media in Jacksonville, Fla., as director of podcasting.

President Biden has proposed upping CPB’s FY27 appropriation to $595 million.

The grant will support the creation of an Appalachia newsroom and experiments with short-form video.

Experts say stations should focus more on cultivating major gifts to support their long-term growth.

Employee Resource Groups can help to amplify underrepresented voices, promote education and break down barriers within your organization.

An analysis by the Wyncote Foundation spotlights what’s working for news-driven stations.

A coalition of public broadcasters called for the change when the commission reconsidered requiring annual employment reports from stations.

“I want a chance at a different type of life while I still have my health and my wits about me!” Mathes said.

Janice Hui was named COO of the Independent Television Service.

The July 8 event will include a reimagining of the station’s first broadcast exactly 100 years earlier.