System/Policy
Texas Public Radio employees seek to unionize amid leadership transition
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The staffers say the union would “safeguard our organization’s future success.”
How PBS can revive its pioneering spirit by embracing grassroots programming
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“As traditional broadcast gives way to new media, public television needs to dust off its early spirit of scrappy, decentralized innovation.”
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System/Policy
PBS39 questioner arrested during live town hall
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The man later said he was trying to force Sen. Pat Toomey to empathize with immigrants benefiting from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Quick Takes
CPB assists stations in Harvey’s path with emergency grants
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Houston Public Media and KEDT in Corpus Christi, Texas, have received initial support.
Education
Updated ‘Sesame’ curriculum includes early-learning initiatives at stations
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The show’s characters and lessons will be featured in programs bringing educational resources to providers and parents.
Programs/Content
Alongside ‘Vietnam’, stations bring many voices to national conversation
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Stations are staging local events and creating original content tied to the 18-hour Ken Burns series, debuting Sep. 17.
System/Policy
Houston Public Media opens doors to CBS station after floods
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HPM has also been working with public radio partners in Texas to cover the historic storm.
People
Maria Murriel: ‘Let’s put our humanity at the forefront of our work’
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The freelance journalist says public media should lead by putting people first.
System/Policy
Kentucky public TV station gives suspended students a turn behind the cameras
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“I have done a lot of production over the years, but nothing has had the impact that this has,” said a WKU PBS engineer.
Quick Takes
KCRW’s ‘To the Point’ will end broadcast run
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The show will become a weekly podcast with host Warren Olney.
System/Policy
How WAMU and WYSO found success in reinvention
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At the 2017 Public Radio Program Directors conference, general managers from the stations shared insights about innovative strategies that powered growth.
Programs/Content
First year of Indiana TV show on education brings bigger budget, wider reach
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WNIT added “EducationCounts_Michiana” to its local lineup in response to a lack of area reporting.