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.
Quick Takes
T-Mobile supports FM radio in phones
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Another wireless carrier is on board with activating FM radio in smartphones.
System/Policy
How Connecticut’s largest public media outlet worked with IDEO to reimagine its future
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Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network takes a page from human-centered design to build a playbook to transform its programming, education programs, and fundraising.
People
Sesame Workshop hires three executives, Met Opera radio gets a new voice, and other comings and goings in public media
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Mary Jo Heath is only the fourth host of the Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast since 1931.
Sesame Street
What we’re reading about the Sesame–HBO deal
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Reactions to the deal that are worth your time.
Programs/Content
A roundup of regional Emmy winners
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Big winners included Georgia Public Broadcasting, Maryland Public Television and WFYI in Indianapolis.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #31: Adam Davidson on the economics of public radio in the podcasting era
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NPR can have a viable future, says the Planet Money co-founder, but only if it dramatically restructures and raises its game.
Programs/Content
“C is for capitalism”: Reactions to the Sesame Street–HBO deal
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Some of our favorite responses to the big announcements.
Programs/Content
HBO to premiere new ‘Sesame Street’ shows, provide them for free to PBS in 5-year deal
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New Sesame Street episodes will premiere exclusively on HBO starting this fall and will be available to PBS after nine months.
Quick Takes
Shake-up at WTMD ousts longtime g.m.
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Stephen Yasko is out at the station after 13 years.
Quick Takes
NPR, WNYC to participate in second podcast upfront
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The event takes place Sept. 10 in New York City.