System/Policy
Operator of St. Louis’ KDHX files for bankruptcy
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Double Helix Corp. said it will continue to operate while it negotiates a “restructuring and/or repayment plan” with creditors.
Waco’s KWBU faces budget shortfall after licensee announces end to financial support
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The decision will result in a $200,000 shortfall for the station.
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System/Policy
Arkansas committee advances bill to abolish state library and PBS oversight boards
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Arkansas PBS CEO Courtney Pledger spoke against the bill, saying the agency would stand to lose funding via grants and donations if it no longer has an independent board.
Programs/Content
‘The Sam Sanders Show’ goes national through PRX distribution
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The weekly show, which debuted on KCRW in October, has been “pushing the boundaries of how radio can sound and feel,” Sanders says.
People
Comings and goings: Kathy Merritt promoted at CPB, NPR appoints SVP …
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CPB promoted Kathy Merritt to chief of station and system strategies.
System/Policy
New England Public Media lays off seven staff
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The workforce reduction affected full- and part-time workers in development, content, administration and operations.
Development
January CDP Index: Fourth quarter sees rally for high-dollar gifts, new radio donors
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A strong fourth quarter reversed prior monthly trends to end 2024 on a higher than anticipated note.
System/Policy
NPR will lead two-day training on ‘identity and difference’ for station leaders
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It will be the first time NPR has made the training available only to stations.
System/Policy
PBS closes DEI office, citing a Trump executive order
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PBS had created its diversity, equity and inclusion team in 2021 after receiving criticism from independent filmmakers.
System/Policy
Missouri radio stations will become independent nonprofits
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St. Louis Public Radio, KCUR and Classical KC will be governed by independent nonprofits.
System/Policy
Busloads of South Dakota Public Broadcasting supporters make case to avoid $3.6M state budget cut
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Supporters said the cut would undermine public safety, government transparency, education, high school activities and local storytelling.
System/Policy
Why the impact of CPB funding cuts may not be equal
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An analysis of station financial data suggests disproportionate effects could be felt across radio and TV stations, as well as smaller and larger markets.