System/Policy
NPR CEO warns of ‘hostile environment’ ahead for journalism, scrutiny of pubmedia
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“We should be well prepared at every moment to talk with enthusiasm about the purpose and value of public media,” CEO Katherine Maher said.
October CDP Index: Radio results remain sluggish while TV waits for next blockbuster
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A declining rate of growth among Passport users is exposing cracks in new donor programs at TV and joint licensees.
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People
Comings and goings: Connecticut Public appoints CCO, WHRO hires news VP …
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Vanessa de la Torre was promoted to CCO of Connecticut Public.
System/Policy
Northwest Public Broadcasting receives gift of radio station
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NWPB also received a seed grant “to explore, develop and implement local programming options.”
People
Robin Hilton to host NPR’s ‘All Songs Considered’
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“I’m thrilled — and grateful — for the chance to lead the show in this next chapter, with more curation, conversations and musical companionship,” Hilton said.
Programs/Content
Public Media Venture Group partners with tech company to build content syndication networks
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PMVG plans to work with up to five stations to build regional partnerships for sharing news coverage.
Programs/Content
GBH News to launch Equity and Justice reporting unit
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A grant from the Barr Foundation provides “seed funding” for GBH News to build the “capacity and intention to support this work in perpetuity,” says Executive Editor Lee Hill.
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Recovery Period’
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Our latest crossword puzzle takes a cue from the history of public broadcasting for its theme.
People
NPR appoints Katherine Maher as president and CEO
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Maher will take over for outgoing CEO John Lansing, who plans to retire.
System/Policy
How anti-diversity laws are jeopardizing pubmedia’s DEI efforts
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Leaders in public media fear the state laws could have a “chilling effect” on DEI work at some stations.
People
Scott Woelfel named GM for Arizona PBS
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Woelfel succeeds Adrienne Fairwell, who departed last year for South Carolina ETV.
Programs/Content
New streaming sitcom ‘In the Know’ digs for the funny in public radio
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From Zach Woods and Mike Judge, the stop-action animated show is chock full of Terry Gross cracks and Ken Burns cameos.