System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
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.
SPONSORED
The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
Tech
A top audio engineer explains NPR’s signature sound
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The crisp, bright tone comes from a particular microphone — and a few other elements.
Obituaries
Jim Lesher, NPR’s ‘most wanted man,’ dies at 46
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“No matter the situation, Lesher could and did handle it, and his expansive contributions are irreplaceable for the organization.”
Programs/Content
Public TV stations are discovering revenue potential in stock footage
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Sales of stock footage have been ballooning, driven by growing viewership of online video.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub, #21: Frontline’s new leader, Raney Aronson; What it means to “distribute” a show; How education can be a business for stations
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On our podcast, Frontline’s new EP goes deep on how the show is produced and her vision for its future.
Podcasting
PodScanning: Station tackles culture wars with new podcast
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting hopes to attract a national audience with its new program, Gimlet releases its third show, and more podcasting news.
CPB
CPB finds majority of audited grantees out of compliance with Communications Act requirements
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Two-thirds were noncompliant with at least some provisions of the Act, according to the corporation’s Office of the Inspector General.
State funding
Vermont to halve operating fund support for state public TV network
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Vermont has appropriated almost $660,000 less than expected to Vermont PBS because of a projected $113 million shortfall.
Nonprofit news
Nonprofit news site Oakland Local will suspend production, search for new management
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Co-founder Susan Mernit stepped down to pursue another project.
People
Top editor leaves NPR News for Mic
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Madhulika Sikka is heading to a digital news outlet geared toward millennials.
Programs/Content
Pew study of generational media habits includes findings about NPR, PBS
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Younger millennials were the least familiar with NPR, while Baby Boomers preferred PBS.