System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
System/Policy
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.
People
ITVS appoints Carrie Lozano as CEO
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Lozano is currently director of documentary film and artist programs for the Sundance Institute.
People
NFCB CEO Sally Kane to step down
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Kane will continue in the role until NFCB’s board selects her replacement.
People
Comings and goings: NPR VP leaves to lead ‘USA Today,’ PBS hires senior director …
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Terence Samuel is leaving NPR to become editor-in-chief of “USA Today.”
System/Policy
Damage to Pioneer PBS facilities takes station off air
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The station said it will cost “several hundreds of thousands of dollars” to repair the damage.
System/Policy
WHQR union receives voluntary recognition
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Staffers announced last month their intent to unionize.
System/Policy
WUNC to purchase station from school board
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The deal is an “important step in the expansion of public radio in North Carolina,” WUNC said in a press release.
People
NPR selects Scott Detrow as weekend host of ‘All Things Considered’
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Detrow’s first day hosting the program will be June 24.
Programs/Content
PBS Reno’s first-ever podcast focuses on host’s Chinese-Vietnamese heritage
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In creating “Refugee’s Daughter,” Christina Le followed her boss’ advice to “start with something you know.”
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: NPR appoints VP, longtime WQXR host retires …
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Julie Parr joined NPR as VP of development.