Programs/Content
WOSU rolls out multiplatform project on elderly caregiving
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INSIDE: Caregiving, the first production to be funded through WOSU’s new endowment, aims to help audiences understand and prepare for the challenges of elder care.
Proposal to eliminate Arkansas State Library and PBS governing boards passes Senate
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Democratic Sens. Jamie Scott of North Little Rock and Clarke Tucker of Little Rock expressed concerns that Arkansas PBS would lose both federal and private funding if its governance were no longer independent of the executive branch.
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System/Policy
Noncommercial radio news salaries have dropped in big markets, according to RTDNA/Newhouse survey
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The survey of radio news salaries showed a 2.5% decline compared to last year’s survey.
People
Comings and goings: New York Public Radio hires CDO, Classical KING appoints chief of advancement …
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Jennifer Schell Podoll was named CDO for New York Public Radio.
Programs/Content
Why public media needs to let younger decision-makers call the shots
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To attract millennials and Gen Z, people under 40 need to be in the room, says media analyst Evan Shapiro.
System/Policy
Ted Cruz questions NPR about foundation funding in letter to CEO
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“What precautions does NPR take, if any, to ensure that financial contributions from its donors do not impact its editorial decisions?” Cruz asked.
People
Comings and goings: ‘Frontline’ hires managing director, WYSO names executive director for Eichelberger Center …
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Brian Eule succeeds Janice Hui as managing director for “Frontline.”
People
‘On the Media’ adds Micah Loewinger as co-host
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Loewinger was the show’s first-ever reporter.
People
Brad Dancer named GM of WSHU Public Radio
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Dancer replaces Rima Dael, who left in December to become CEO of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters.
People
Fred Child to leave ‘Performance Today’ next year
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The longtime host will leave the program in October 2025.
People
Sarah Gilbert named WAMC/Northeast Public Radio CEO
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Gilbert will begin in the role next month.
Obituaries
Pat Callahan, development exec with ‘peerless fundraising acumen,’ dies at 81
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Callahan, who directed membership fundraising at five PBS stations and helped lead adoption of development software tools, retired from AZPM in 2023.