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Uri Berliner resigns from NPR
In a resignation letter shared in part on X, Berliner criticized NPR CEO Katherine Maher for “divisive views” that confirmed his critique of problems within NPR.Five dos and don’ts for responding to accusations of bias
If you work in public media, you’re going to hear complaints about political bias in news coverage. Station leaders share tips for managing those conversations.Sesame Workshop writers’ union votes to authorize strike
The writers, who are represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, seek new benefits and payment standards for residuals from streaming, among other protections.
NPR suspends Uri Berliner for five days
The senior editor violated NPR protocols for publishing work with other news organizations.KNKX GM Joey Cohn to retire
Cohn, who led the station through its 2016 bid for independence, expects to leave the station later this year.Comings and goings: NPR hires Western bureau chief, Rocky Mountain Public Media adds two executives …
Ravenna Koenig, who first joined NPR in 2014 as an intern, became Western bureau chief for the National Desk.
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Let us know by May 17 about a young professional who is making a difference in your corner of public media.Robert MacNeil, founding co-anchor of ‘PBS NewsHour,’ dies at 93
MacNeil, a television journalist who had the “courage to be boring,” favored substance over flash.Accelerator program helps KERA, WNET successfully launch children’s podcasts
KERA’s “Tiempo Tranquilo” and WNET’s “The Plate Show” were developed as part of PRX’s podcast accelerator program.Texas Tech Public Media cuts spark concern among university faculty
The restructuring included layoffs and cuts to local programming.Wisconsin Public Radio changes formats
The change separates music and news on WPR's 38 stations.FCC inquiry examines WBAI’s on-air fundraising practices
The commission is evaluating allegations that programs promoting nutritional supplements and other products violate its standards for noncommercial broadcasting.From ‘nice’ to ‘necessary’: How to make a case for your university station
Today’s higher education leaders face unprecedented financial pressures. What is your station doing to help them solve their problems?Why our system for valuing podcasts is broken
The CPM model of advertising does not — and will not ever — work to sustain podcasting.Growth of games on PBS Kids aims to meet children where they are
“We are reaching a really big audience," says Abby Jenkins of PBS Kids. "They are born gamers."
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