System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
Quick Takes
Friday roundup: Jarl Mohn, James Baker and an NPR gap in the Caribbean
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Our guide to the news and links you might have missed this week.
Documentaries
Final listening tour event taps filmmakers for ideas
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Representatives from PBS spurred discussion about promotion, distribution and scheduling of independent films on public TV.
Ethics
NPR clarifies its code of ethics for acquired shows
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NPR has updated its ethics handbook to clarify how it applies to hosts such as Diane Rehm, whose advocacy work prompted a review.
Programs/Content
After six seasons, Downton Abbey will close its gilded doors
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PBS is hoping “to make the coming year a celebration of Downton Abbey,” PBS President Paula Kerger said.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #11: FAQ on copyright and fair use; How long should podcasts be?
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Public media people often take some liberties with copyright. Are they legal, or should they be?
Podcasting
PodScanning: NPR is building a podcast discovery tool
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Learn more about NPR’s soon-to-launch podcast discovery tool. Plus, more news from the world of public radio podcasting.
spectrum auction
CPB Board spectrum committee sends TV CSG proposals to full board
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The proposals clarify key financial issues surrounding the FCC’s spectrum auctions, which could bring millions of dollars to stations.
Programs/Content
Morning Edition hosts need vacation days, too
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Some get stretched thin, but the downside of getting overworked shouldn’t be ignored.
Development
New Greater Public council aims to help stations grow digital revenue
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Greater Public is convening a council to help public media leaders lay groundwork for boosting digital revenue.
Ethics
NPR to update ethics code, define when personal becomes political for show hosts
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NPR is clarifying ambiguities in its ethics code about the role of talk show hosts after a flap over Diane Rehm’s participation in fundraising activities for a right-to-die organization.