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.
Obituaries
Fans of Joe Frank remember the storyteller’s dark sonic magic
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The radio artist, who died Monday at 79, influenced many audio producers by expanding the medium’s potential as an art form.
Development
Merger unites three companies with pubmedia clients
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Allegiance Software, DMW Fundraising and Member Benefits are joining under the banner of the Allegiance Fundraising Group.
Programs/Content
With storytelling series, Iowa’s Siouxland Public Media finds new audiences, funders
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Since its launch two years ago, the Ode series has boosted Siouxland’s profile in the community, expanded its social media following and attracted new partners.
Tech
Pubcasters ask FCC for relief on ATSC broadcast rule
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PBS, CPB and APTS argue that for many stations, following the rule is “physically impossible.”
Programs/Content
PBS president says network has tightened harassment policies, is eyeing new late-night fare
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No deadline has been set for replacing Charlie Rose and Tavis Smiley, but options include retaining Christiane Amanpour’s show.
Obituaries
Radio artist Joe Frank dies at 79
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Frank produced more than 200 programs for NPR and KCRW.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #10: WGBH producer Judith Vecchione
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Vecchione says public media is “one of the last holdouts in an increasing commercialized world.”
System/Policy
Pacifica seeks loan to avoid bankruptcy
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The network is also continuing to explore the possibility of raising funds through a frequency swap.
Programs/Content
PBS show announcements at Press Tour include series on #MeToo movement
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Each episode will focus on an aspect of sexual harassment with in-studio interviews and reporting from the field.
People
Alan Montecillo: ‘I want people to know that we give a damn about them’
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The idea of publicly funded newsrooms rooted in local communities had never occurred to Montecillo until he volunteered at a public media station.