System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
System/Policy
Explicit racism is rare in pubmedia — but unconscious racism is everywhere
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The most stubborn obstacle on the path to reform is well-meaning folks who fight inequity whenever they see it but can’t see it when they’re involved.
System/Policy
Training for audio editors can help bridge gaps in long-form storytelling
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Plenty of audio journalists have the talent for long-form storytelling. Why aren’t we training more of them to be editors?
People
Comings and goings: PBS hires Douglas Chang as senior director, WETA appoints diversity officer …
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Chang previously worked as a programming director for KCET in Los Angeles and as supervising producer for AmDoc/POV.
Local That Works
A look at WFAE’s ‘intentional strategy of inclusion’
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In our latest Local that Works webinar, leaders from the North Carolina station shared how they’ve created a culture of openness and risk-taking.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
How public broadcasting overcame early setbacks to become a national institution
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Public media’s mission was clear early on, but an emphasis on high-quality programming was needed to earn widespread support.
Programs/Content
Citing finances and audience strategy, New Hampshire Public Radio ends ‘Exchange’
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The change comes after longtime host Laura Knoy announced that she would step down.
Programs/Content
Launch of podcast about racial wealth inequalities signals big ambitions for WBGO Studios
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New Jersey’s WBGO is moving to create new shows and build sponsorships around podcasts on a broad variety of topics.
System/Policy
Union files lawsuit against New York Public Radio
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The dispute centers on NYPR’s termination of reporter Fred Mogul.
System/Policy
Follow this onboarding checklist to set your team up for success
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“These are the things that I always craved as a new employee, and they are even more essential in the times of distance and remote work.”
People
Ann Alquist named executive director and GM for WBHM
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Alquist succeeds Chuck Holmes, who left the station earlier this year to run a nonprofit.