Programs/Content
How KUER’s new station fills a media gap for Utah Latinos
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Avanza’s goal “is to be not only a radio station but a community resource,” says Program Manager Edgar Zuniga.
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Avanza’s goal “is to be not only a radio station but a community resource,” says Program Manager Edgar Zuniga.
Indiana University, which operates the station, did not provide a reason for their departure.
The CPB-funded Next Gen Public Media Accelerator jump-starts content development for 12 stations targeting the “Missing Middle.”
Arnie Seipel, who joined NPR in 2008, will be deputy Washington editor.
Under Maribel Lopez, who became head of PBSDS in December, the unit is branching out nationwide and developing STEM content aimed at women and people of color.
“One thing that … is really important is not to frame the work we’re doing as farmers versus environmentalists,” says Executive Director Sara Shipley Hiles. “I never want to see that headline or that framing on the story. because I don’t think that’s accurate and it’s not helpful, either.”
Kelly McEvers will step back from her full-time role to launch a podcast production company.
The three-year grant program backs five stations as they build digital platforms, sponsor intergenerational music collaborations and rethink the definition of jazz.
Devall, an independent audio editor with extensive experience in podcasting, previously worked for the Center for Investigative Reporting, American Public Media and NPR.
Public broadcasters who have weathered hurricanes, floods and power outages cite growing risks of damage and disruption due to climate change.
Two public media stations and 13 independent projects received nearly $4.3 million supporting films, podcasts and archival preservation.
The two-year grant is part of a more ambitious plan to raise the profile of the NPR podcast on race and identity.