System/Policy
South Carolina public broadcaster to reduce NPR programming
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South Carolina Public Radio aims to air more local programming.
Discussion with bill sponsor ‘saved’ Arkansas PBS governing board from dissolution, chairman says
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A proposal to eliminate the governing board that oversees educational public television programs in Arkansas is not likely to advance further in the legislature.
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints executives for Network Growth team, WNYC adds producer for ‘Radiolab’ spinoff …
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Bryan Moffett will be SVP of network growth for NPR and will retain his COO role for National Public Media, while Joel Sucherman will be VP of audio platform strategy.
Programs/Content
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations cancels ‘All IN’ talk show
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“Based on projected funding, we had anticipated a longer run,” said Mark Newman, IPBS’ executive director.
People
Sam Sanders to create and host culture podcast for Vox Media
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“Getting the chance to showcase and work alongside the journalists I’ve been trying to keep up with for so long is more than just a dream come true; it’s a match made in heaven,” Sanders said.
Obituaries
Melody Walker, radio journalist and producer, dies at 62
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“Melody was a gifted journalist with great storytelling skills and a sense of humor,” said Jim Russell, founding EP of “Marketplace.”
People
‘The Daily’ adds Sabrina Tavernise as host
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Tavernise will share hosting duties with Michael Barbaro.
Diversity in Public Media
How the pandemic has created challenges for PRX’s DEI director
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“When you’re at home, how do you engage in difference?” asks Byron Green, who joined PRX in April 2021. “How do you engage across differences at large?”
People
Comings and goings: NPR names chief Washington editor, ‘Reveal’ adds staffers …
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Krishnadev Calamur rejoined NPR in 2019 and most recently worked as acting chief Washington editor.
Programs/Content
New spin on ‘Reading Rainbow’ features interactive format, young crew of diverse hosts
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“Reading Rainbow Live” premieres this month after a long hiatus of new “Rainbow” shows and legal disputes over a reboot.
System/Policy
Station Resource Group’s founders reflect on decades of helping public radio grow
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As Tom Thomas and Terry Clifford step down as SRG’s leaders, they look back on their start in public radio, the creation of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, and SRG’s evolution since its birth in 1984.