System/Policy
Chicago Public Media announces buyouts
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CPM CEO Melissa Bell called the decision “proactive.”
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.
People
NPR appoints Katherine Maher as president and CEO
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Maher will take over for outgoing CEO John Lansing, who plans to retire.
System/Policy
How anti-diversity laws are jeopardizing pubmedia’s DEI efforts
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Leaders in public media fear the state laws could have a “chilling effect” on DEI work at some stations.
People
Scott Woelfel named GM for Arizona PBS
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Woelfel succeeds Adrienne Fairwell, who departed last year for South Carolina ETV.
Programs/Content
New streaming sitcom ‘In the Know’ digs for the funny in public radio
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From Zach Woods and Mike Judge, the stop-action animated show is chock full of Terry Gross cracks and Ken Burns cameos.
People
Andrew Batt named executive director and GM of Iowa PBS
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Batt succeeds Molly Phillips, who plans to retire Jan. 31.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: WAMU hires CCO, IRSC Public Media revamps music station …
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Michael Tribble joined WAMU in Washington, D.C., as CCO.
People
WFIT promotes Stephen Yasko to GM
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Yasko has managed the Florida station’s programming since 2022.
Development
December CDP index: Membership revenue flattens after six months of growth
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National reporting on Giving Tuesday results highlighted flat revenue performance and a 10% decline in donors.
System/Policy
CapRadio, North State Public Radio staffers intend to form union
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The staffers aim to form a union with the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians–Communications Workers of America Local 51.