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.
SPONSORED
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.
Quick Takes
Commercial broadcaster files to donate license to WyomingPBS
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Gray Television’s donation grew out of a $15.7 million deal for five television stations in the state.
Obituaries
Former PBS ombud Michael Getler dies at 82
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Michael Getler was “fully committed to the integrity of our work,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
Programs/Content
Translated ‘Vietnam War’ tops 1 million views within country
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Making the documentary available to the Vietnamese people was a priority to the filmmakers and PBS.
Obituaries
Mark Brush, digital director for Michigan Radio, dies at 49
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“He’s one of those bright lights you don’t run into very often,” a colleague said.
Programs/Content
Peace Corps alumni, drug safety groups press NPR to release Daniel Zwerdling’s investigative report
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The two-part story on the anti-malarial drug mefloquine had been scheduled to air in late November 2017.
Quick Takes
NPR faces another lawsuit from aggressive copyright protector
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The plaintiff is represented by a law firm that has filed hundreds of copyright lawsuits against media companies.
Quick Takes
NPR merges digital news and visuals teams
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The new structure will aid collaboration and provide “clearer points of contact for our digital work,” said Managing Editor Sara Goo.
People
Campbell to retire from PBS, Harvey joins programming service, and other comings and goings
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Joe Campbell created groundbreaking sustained-giving messages in national pledge breaks.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #108: What’s next for WNYC?
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A journalist who wrote about the station’s recent harassment scandals shares what he learned about its internal culture.
Quick Takes
Subject of NPR article alleges defamation in lawsuit
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The focus of an article about a suspicious album sale claims the coverage “obliterated” his career.