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.
People
Rhode Island Public Radio hires Torey Malatia as president
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Malatia was formerly c.e.o. of WBEZ in Chicago.
Programs/Content
How an Illinois radio station confronted racial issues in its community
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The unrest in Ferguson, Mo., prompted WGLT to take a closer look at the experience of African-Americans in Bloomington and Normal, Ill.
Programs/Content
Detroit Public TV expands niche programming with National Book Festival coverage
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Book View Now will provide live coverage of the event in Washington, D.C., this weekend.
HD Radio
Creator of HD Radio will be acquired for $172 million
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The deal is expected to close later this year.
People
Tweets fly at ‘NewsHour’ co-host for remark on Iran nuclear deal
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After criticism, Gwen Ifill elaborated on three words she attached to a White House retweet.
Programs/Content
Engaging audience around digital distraction lands fellowship for young WNYC producer
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Ariana Tobin used “Bored and Brilliant” to draw out listeners’ feelings about being overwhelmed by information.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #34: Outgoing ‘Weekend All Things Considered’ EP Steve Lickteig on NPR’s most-tinkered-with show
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Lickteig discusses the unique production ethos that he says boosted WATC’s ratings over the last two years.
Quick Takes
Three new members join NPR board of directors
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Among the new board members is a former NPR interim president and c.e.o.
Obituaries
Wayne Dyer, ‘one of PBS’s most successful fundraisers,’ dies at 75
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Dyer’s 10 fundraising specials for public TV brought in more than $200 million for stations.