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.
Programs/Content
‘All Creatures’ revival expands women’s roles while staying faithful to original TV show
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Debuting in January, the “Masterpiece” revamp of the long-running classic features a more contemporary sensibility.
Programs/Content
Filmmakers join Kerger at press tour to discuss pandemic’s effect on forthcoming PBS series
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At an executive session with the PBS president, Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates Jr. discussed how the pandemic has affected productions of their next major series.
People
Comings and goings: Nikki Jones named VP at NPR, Cameo George named EP of ‘American Experience’ …
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Jones joined NPR last year after working for SiriusXM Radio.
System/Policy
PBS programming returns to South Texas after two years without over-the-air service
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PBS started broadcasting national programming through a commercial station in the region June 30.
Programs/Content
Turn around radio’s audience losses by being ‘Fringe-friendly’
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The recent decline in listening has been staggering, but so is the opportunity lying right behind it to make infrequent listeners more loyal.
Programs/Content
‘Resettled’ podcast engages collaborators in storytelling to capture refugee experience
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“One of the biggest things for me was to know that we would be treating these stories with justice and presenting them in the most honest and effective way possible,” says host and producer Ahmed Badr.
People
Wonya Lucas exits Public Broadcasting Atlanta to oversee Hallmark Channel
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As an NPR board member, Lucas led the committee that oversaw an investigation of sexual harassment by NPR news leaders.
System/Policy
Crosscut Union pushes for workforce diversity provisions in contract with Cascade Public Media
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The union, which formed last summer, is calling for accountability on management’s stated commitments to diversity and inclusion.
Programs/Content
New Hampshire Public Radio launches climate change project ‘By Degrees’
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Reporters are using engagement strategies and a “human-centered” focus to build audience.
System/Policy
WAMU appoints DCist editor-in-chief to lead newsroom
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Rachel Sadon is stepping into the role of interim news director as the station seeks a permanent successor to Jeffrey Katz.