Programs/Content
NEPM, Latino Newsletter team up for election-focused media training
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Journalist Julio Ricardo Varela is guiding high school students as they report on the Latino vote in western Massachusetts.
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Quick Takes
After multiple delays, Indiana station aims to restore service next month
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A Lakeshore PBS executive said the mishaps have amounted to a “perfect storm of unfortunate circumstances.”
Quick Takes
Virginia public broadcaster eliminates stations’ CEO position
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As part of the reorganization of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting, WCVE President Curtis Monk will leave his position Sept. 14.
System/Policy
Illinois licensee to end funding for Tri States Public Radio
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The station will lose about half its annual operating budget, according to GM Jonathan Ahl.
System/Policy
Letter from the executive director: How should pubmedia respond to Trump’s attacks on the press?
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At what point would public media speak out about threats to press freedom?
Programs/Content
It’s ‘All Health All the Time,’ and four hours live, on new Florida multicast
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“This is like a health public utility,” said South Florida PBS EVP Bill Scott.
Programs/Content
Nonprofit news organizations join campaign for press freedom
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Few public broadcasters have joined the coordinated effort to refute President Trump’s attacks on the press.
Programs/Content
Public radio’s efforts to track source diversity seen as path to addressing ‘deep problem’
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KUT in Austin, Texas, along with Philadelphia’s WHYY, Seattle’s KUOW and San Francisco’s KQED, are all engaged in efforts to gather and analyze data on their sourcing in news reports or show segments.
PRI, PRX merge to form new organization
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PRX’s Kerri Hoffman will run the new organization, while PRI’s Alisa Miller will move into a board leadership role.
Programs/Content
Applications open for scholarship honoring filmmaker Jacquie Jones
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Grants will pay tribute to the Peabody Award–winner who died in January at age 52.
System/Policy
FCC’s proposed update to EBS rules prompts comments from public media
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Some 50 public broadcasters hold licenses to use spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band for educational services and other purposes.