System/Policy
WGA authorizes strike if freelance contract expires with GBH, WNET and PBS SoCal
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The Writers Guild of America voted to authorize a strike if the current contract expires Thursday.
FY24 fundraising analysis highlights diversity of sources as key to success
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Even in the face of declining audiences and high inflation, a CDP analysis finds that many public media organizations experienced new donor growth in FY24.
People
Dan Skinner will retire as director of Kansas Public Radio
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Skinner has worked in radio for nearly 50 years and has led stations in Indiana, Texas and Ohio.
System/Policy
PBS report shows increase in diversity among prime-time programs
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The fiscal year 2022 report is the second annual study from PBS highlighting its efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.
Programs/Content
These lessons in ‘hostiness’ matter more than ever for public media’s future
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In interviews for the podcast “Sound Judgment,” public media veterans illuminate the kinds of strategic thinking that can inform the development of standout shows.
System/Policy
Suspension of NPR’s Kroc fellowships disrupts talent development, career plans of student journalists
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Applicants to this year’s fellowship see its cancellation as a setback for journalists of color who want to work in public radio.
Local That Works
Local that Works is ending, but long live local
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Current is ending our Local that Works contest after six years, but we still want to hear about your innovative local initiatives.
Programs/Content
Colorado Public Radio merges nature and art with new podcast ‘Terra Firma’
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Hosted by poet CMarie Fuhrman, the podcast uses natural soundscapes to help listeners remember what they love about being outdoors.
System/Policy
Bill to disband current KET board, require Senate confirmation for some appointments advances
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Called an effort to “protect” the integrity of Kentucky’s public television broadcaster, a bill passed unanimously out of a Senate committee Wednesday that would disband the current board for Kentucky Educational Television.
System/Policy
NPR plans ‘major’ layoffs due to ballooning deficit
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NPR will cut 10% of its staff, CEO John Lansing told employees.
People
Pat Harrison on failure: ‘There are no shortcuts down the road to success’
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The CPB president talks about her experiences with failure in “The Dirty F-Word: Lessons From Our Failures,” a new book by the leader of PBS Charlotte.
Programs/Content
New Nashville Public Television show serves up food and live music to bridge political divides
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“Ear to the Common Ground” brings together musicians and their fans to discuss controversial issues, such as abortion and gun rights.