System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
Programs/Content
‘Open Mind’ host courts ‘new generation of thinkers’
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Richard Heffner launched the show in 1966 on public TV in New York City. This month, it premiered on the World multicast channel.
People
NPR merges oversight of digital departments as Bob Kempf heads to WGBH
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NPR Digital Services will be overseen by Zach Brand, the network’s v.p. of digital media.
Quick Takes
Diane Rehm chides O’Malley for late arrival to interview
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Note to future guests: Don’t be late.
Development
KUOW, InvestigateWest experiment with micropayments
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They’re among 10 Seattle news organizations looking to make it easier and faster for readers to pay for stories online.
System/Policy
Summer pubmedia interns reflect on their experiences
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Interns at NPR, Frontline and PBS stations share stories and lessons from their work this summer.
People
EPS hires Lore, Andrews handles ads for Current, and other comings and goings in public media
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Rick Lore previously served as development v.p. at Maryland Public Television.
Quick Takes
WHYY resignations reportedly disrupt talks about large grant
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The departure of Chris Satullo from WHYY has complicated talks about a potentially large grant to the station, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Saturday. According to the paper, Satullo, former v.p. of news, and Matt Golas, managing editor of WHYY’s PlanPhilly, recently pitched to four major philanthropies the idea of starting PlanBurgh, a website about urban planning in Pittsburgh. The site would be similar in scope to PlanPhilly, a Philadelphia website that WHYY acquired in February. Golas and Satullo sought to raise $1.5 million, according to the Inquirer. The two were meeting with foundation representatives before Satullo’s departure was revealed Sept.
Quick Takes
Board to decide on WBGU-TV spectrum auction plan Friday
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If WBGU sells its spectrum, the nearby city of Lima and its surrounding counties would no longer receive a public TV signal.
People
Davar Ardalan on the civic tech movement and life after NPR News
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The NPR producer has left the network to explore the potential of collaborative social-impact storytelling.
Programs/Content
With fellowships, Feet in 2 Worlds brings unheard voices and stories to public media
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The small nonprofit helps minority and immigrant reporters learn the ropes and advance their careers.