System/Policy
California pubcasters escalate tower dispute
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KVIE and CapRadio have filed countering lawsuits laying claim to a transmission tower.
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.”
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Programs/Content
PBS’s Kerger warns of station shutdowns if CPB goes dark
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“There is no plan B” to replace federal funding, Paula Kerger told TV critics during her executive session at the Summer Press Tour.
Programs/Content
Luna arrives, Ruffman returns and more from the PBS Press Tour
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Also, “The Great American Read” will let viewers vote on the nation’s favorite book.
People
Merritt returns to CPB, Ellcessor is back at WNYC and other comings and goings
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Kathy Merritt is the new SVP for journalism and radio at CPB.
System/Policy
CPB convenes public TV leaders to help system innovate
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The Future Business Strategies initiative is a different kind of project for CPB.
KCPW
Salt Lake City station restructures major debt burden
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The debt was assumed in 2008 during an effort to save the station.
Currently Curious
Where do public broadcasting stations abound?
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A reader wants to know how many cities have duplicate NPR and PBS stations.
Tech
AWARN public safety group adds members, sets ‘road map’ meeting
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AWARN now includes four of the largest emergency-alert originators.
People
Joni Deutsch: ‘Public media is what you make it’
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Public media encouraged Joni Deutsch’s evolving musical appetite with indie and alternative bands and little-heard sounds.
Programs/Content
PBS’ Online Film Festival tells diverse stories through expanded partner base
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In its sixth year, the festival has added a “juried” prize, which is chosen by an esteemed panel of independent film experts.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #96: How to make kids’ podcasts and why you should
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A producer of a podcast for kids says the market still has plenty of room for new shows.