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System/Policy

What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base

By Brad Dancer, GM (WSHU Public Radio) | October 28, 2024

“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”

Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene

By Caleb Ogilvie, Editorial Intern | October 28, 2024

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.

People

Bill Deputy, former NPR audio engineer, dies at 58

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 8, 2015

“He understood how sound can create pictures — pictures as vivid as any painting, as clear as any photo.”

Quick Takes

Letter: Article overlooked contributions of a “visionary” TV producer

By Carol Brandenburg | April 8, 2015

A colleague remembers David Loxton, founding director of the TV Lab at New York’s WNET.

Documentaries

How Ric Burns stepped out of his comfort zone and into Ballet Theatre

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | April 7, 2015

With a new American Masters documentary in the wings, the filmmaker says he prefers to let his projects find him.

Quick Takes

PBS MediaShift getting into journalism training with DigitalEd

By | April 7, 2015

PBS MediaShift is launching a series of journalism training sessions this month.

About Current

Thanks to INN and Project Largo, a new look for Current

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | April 6, 2015

Our new design is easier to read and navigate, with a much improved look on your mobile device.

Awards

Downton Abbey creator will receive special Emmy, and more awards in public media

By | April 6, 2015

The Founders Award recognizes the creator of an outstanding and popular program.

Documentaries

For doc funders, broadcast on public TV remains key

By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | April 6, 2015

Foundation funders have plenty at stake in PBS’s pending decisions about scheduling and promoting independent films.

People

Sesame Workshop hires three and promotes one in executive restructuring

By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | April 3, 2015

Although there will be no rank-and-file layoffs, several executive positions will be eliminated.

Podcasting

PodScanning: A longtime indie producer starts a podcast

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 3, 2015

Scott Carrier has a new podcast, plus podcasting news in public media.

Quick Takes

Weekly roundup: Serial, Sound Medicine and community radio

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | April 3, 2015

Plus a marriage proposal delivered by pledge drive.