System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
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.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
Development
Branded face masks are letting virus-conscious wearers show their pubmedia love
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Face masks branded with logos are now available from NPR and stations including KPCC, KPBS and Nashville Public Radio.
System/Policy
KQED lays off 20 staffers as federal aid dries up
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The station faces a $7.1 million budget gap and has seen a “sharp decline” in corporate sponsorship.
Development
NPR, stations respond to Blackbaud ransomware attack
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NPR and stations said they were told that Social Security numbers and credit card and bank account information were not exposed in the security breach.
Programs/Content
Why Toussaint Morrison split from TPT and PBS
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The host of “America From Scratch” said he could no longer reconcile his Black identity with TPT’s refusal to address racial issues with authenticity.
Programs/Content
NPR’s ‘Hidden Brain’ goes independent
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NPR will continue to distribute the radio show.
Tech
With smart speakers, Aspen Public Radio aims to help older adults feel more connected
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The project’s initial phase will provide about 40 smart speakers to people in assisted-living facilities.
System/Policy
Participants find pros and cons to online networking at virtual NABJ/NAHJ conference
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Organizations in the Public Media Village at this month’s event ran into new challenges in networking with job-seekers. But attendees said they still welcomed the opportunity.
People
Comings and goings: WQXR gets new leader, WGBH and CapRadio add staff …
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Edward Yim has worked for the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.
System/Policy
WAMU announces resignation of GM JJ Yore
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Yore’s handling of employee misconduct had drawn widespread criticism from staff and prompted calls for his departure.
Programs/Content
Public media campaign on mental health launches with focus on youth
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WETA is partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Call to Mind and stations to provide training and produce content in 24 cities.