System/Policy
FCC chair requests investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
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In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
System/Policy
Station Resource Group’s founders reflect on decades of helping public radio grow
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As Tom Thomas and Terry Clifford step down as SRG’s leaders, they look back on their start in public radio, the creation of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, and SRG’s evolution since its birth in 1984.
People
Sam Sanders signs off from NPR’s ‘It’s Been a Minute’
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“I’m taking about a month off, and then I’ll be making something new again,” Sanders said.
People
Mark Vogelzang will lead Nevada Public Radio
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Vogelzang recently served as interim CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio.
People
Support your local station? Former NPR CEO Jarl Mohn is supporting them all
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Mohn’s $1,000 donations to all of NPR’s member stations are netting him a sizable mug collection.
People
Jeffrey Pope named CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio
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Pope succeeds David Feingold, who retired last year, and interim GM Mark Vogelzang.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Read All About It’
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The brainteaser with a public media theme is back!
System/Policy
Union sees headway on DEI goals at NPR but highlights ‘a lot more work to do’
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NPR’s SAG-AFTRA union issued a mixed progress report this month on its demands for addressing diversity issues within the network.
System/Policy
SAG-AFTRA union reaches settlement with New York Public Radio
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The settlement includes a wage increase and “enhancements to NYPR’s parental leave policy.”
People
Comings and goings: NewsHour Productions announces staff changes, WAMU CCO leaving station …
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Among other changes, Rachel Wellford was appointed EP of “PBS NewsHour Weekend.”
People
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe steps up to host ‘Weekend Edition Sunday,’ co-host ‘Up First’
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Rascoe succeeds Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who left NPR last fall for the New York Times.