Programs/Content
New preschool series aims to teach coding skills
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“Mia & Codie,” a public TV show from the creator of “WordWorld,” combines computational thinking and socioemotional learning.
American Public Media Group shuffles leadership
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Chandra Kavati is now SVP of business development and president of American Public Media.
Programs/Content
Black Public Media awards $610,000 to filmmakers, honors Sam Pollard with Trailblazer Award
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The grants were announced at the 2024 PitchBLACK Forum in New York.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: CPB hires director of radio investments, WEDU appoints COO …
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Chad Lampe left PRX to become director of radio investments for CPB.
System/Policy
Budget committee rejects proposal to reduce Arkansas PBS’ spending authority
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The network has faced questions from lawmakers over questionable spending practices found in a 2022 audit.
Programs/Content
How public radio can serve listeners from across the political spectrum
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Public radio has become “too predictable and a bit boring,” writes Jack Mitchell, a founding producer of “All Things Considered.” “Fix that by letting ideas clash. Generate light with some heat.”
Programs/Content
How KALW opened up new possibilities with a downtown live event space
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With a new space for in-person programming, the San Francisco station raised its profile and forged relationships in the community.
System/Policy
WBUR will reduce staff by more than 30 through layoffs, buyouts
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The station will also transition its daily news podcast to weekly.
System/Policy
Should workers be forced to return to the office?
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“This issue revolves around trust.”
System/Policy
Merger of Rhode Island stations gains approval from state’s attorney general
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The decision clears the way for Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio to incorporate as a new organization.
System/Policy
How The Jersey Bee uses journalism to improve public health
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The Jersey Bee follows a model adapted from health care, education, and social work to deliver information that improves public health outcomes in its community.
System/Policy
FCC fines Pacifica Foundation $25,000 for underwriting violations
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A consent decree adopted and released Tuesday requires Pacifica to implement a compliance plan and ends an FCC investigation of WBAI in New York City.