System/Policy
Revamped KNCC promises local journalism, cultural programming for rural Nevada
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The Elko station is branching out beyond rebroadcasting KUNR in Reno.
Court dismisses lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
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The class-action case focused on PBS’ role in sharing subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.
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System/Policy
How pubmedia is navigating the pros and cons of remote work
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New workplace norms are giving employees greater flexibility, while leaders are learning to manage remote teams and build community.
People
Visiting Egypt, a reporter (and avid baker) reflects on bread and democracy
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In an excerpt from his new book, former public media journalist Tony Ganzer finds parallels between bread and journalism on a reporting trip to Egypt. (Don’t miss the recipe.)
Obituaries
Michael Couzens, ‘champion’ of community broadcasting, dies at 76
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“He could help stations that very few other lawyers who were with firms could afford to do.”
People
James Dunford appointed CEO of American Public Television
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Dunford is currently SVP of station services for PBS.
Tech
Facing closure, antenna maker Shively finds a buyer
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A major supplier of FM antennas and transmission equipment to public radio stations will remain in business under new ownership.
Programs/Content
Documentary tells story of Fanny, an unsung all-girl band that’s still rocking after 50 years
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Airing Monday on PBS, “Fanny: The Right to Rock” examines what it meant to be women — some of whom were queer and/or Filipino-American — struggling for respect at a time when a girl with a guitar was still considered a novelty.
People
Comings and goings: NPR announces National Desk changes, CPB hires director for Next Generation Warning System …
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Cheryl Corley was named Midwest bureau chief for NPR.
System/Policy
Crosscut Union vows to challenge newsroom restructuring plan
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Cascade Public Media described the reorganization as a pivot to produce more multimedia journalism.
Programs/Content
How Nebraska’s long-running gardening show ‘Backyard Farmer’ has taken root on social media
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“Being in the digital space has allowed us to promote how plants and people connect,” says Terri James, the show’s social media coordinator.
Development
Advice for public radio stations: why we can’t keep treating digital members like radio listeners
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What does “digital membership” mean, and how does it differ from how public radio has traditionally thought about membership?