System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
Quick Takes
Indiana station offers new classical music service
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The station wanted to create a classical music service with a price “low enough so that stations could use it to cover less critical dayparts.”
Obituaries
Jacquie Jones, former executive director of Black Public Media, dies at 52
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Friends and colleagues remember Jones as an advocate for living up to public media’s ideals for reaching underserved audiences.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #12: Sandra Rattley on an eclectic career
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“I’ve had tremendous experiences, I’ve worked like a dog, so it’s not like someone just granted these things to me.”
Quick Takes
PRX partners with podcast networks Gen-Z Media and Night Vale Presents
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The partnership marks PRX’s first time working with children’s podcasts.
System/Policy
HR chief Marjorie Powell leaves NPR
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COO Loren Mayor has hired a consultant to run the department as she rethinks its leadership structure.
WNYC’s Dean Cappello moved into advisory role
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As chief content officer Cappello oversaw both WNYC News and WNYC Studios. Now the divisions are to be managed separately.
Development
New York state stations receive grants for health coverage
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WRVO Public Media in Oswego and WBFO in Buffalo are receiving $64,000 and $40,000, respectively.
KNKX wins lawsuit against former owner over bequests
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The station and Pacific Lutheran University disagreed over who should receive the funds.
Obituaries
Mariam Stepanian, Valley Public Radio GM, dies at 64
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Stepanian was an “unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled successes.”
System/Policy
Public TV begins counting ‘invisible audiences’ for education content
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Stations reach millions of people through off-air services such as parenting workshops but lack a common approach for measuring their reach and impact.