System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
Programs/Content
‘POV’ showcases independent film screenings in local communities
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Georgia Public Broadcasting and Prairie Public Broadcasting in North Dakota will participate in the initiative.
Programs/Content
Black Public Media creates shorts series on gender affirmation
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The series, which launches this month, coincides with LGBT History Month and Transgender Awareness Week in November.
People
How AIR’s Keisha Salmon plans to leverage mentorships and advocacy to diversify pubmedia’s audio talent pool
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“We have a strong program that’s … really closing that gap,” says the organization’s new executive director. “But it’s not supported enough by organizations that need the diversity and … have the funding to help us invest in that.”
People
LaFontaine Oliver selected to lead New York Public Radio
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“He’s a veteran public radio leader and broadcaster who has nimbly led through significant industry shifts of the last 20 years,” NYPR’s board chair said.
Programs/Content
How ‘Donkey Hodie’ is bringing Mister Rogers’ magical trolley to life
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The PBS Kids show’s puppets are hopping on board the nostalgic transport in the show’s second season.
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Host Country’
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Our latest crossword puzzle has a host of challenges for would-be solvers.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: WHYY’s Moss-Coane steps back to create new program, CFO leaves TPT …
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Marty Moss-Coane is leaving her daily radio program to host “The Connection,” a weekly show for WHYY.
People
How Nina Totenberg handled the ‘volcano’ set off by covering Anita Hill’s sexual harassment charges
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In an excerpt from her new memoir, Totenberg reflects on the explosive impact of covering “a phenomenon that had gone largely ignored.”
People
WQED CEO Deborah Acklin steps down
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Acklin first joined the station in 1997 and became CEO in 2010.