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.
Tech
Public TV asks FCC for flexibility in preserving multicast channels amid ATSC 3.0 transition
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An FCC loophole is causing problems for stations that want to join marketwide launches of the new broadcast technology.
System/Policy
WLRN friends group reaches agreement with school district to manage station
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Friends of WLRN believes it “will be able to grow WLRN’s audience and community impact as well as increasing financial support from the community.”
System/Policy
University licensee to vote on proposed ownership transfer for Iowa Public Radio
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A vote of approval by the Iowa Board of Regents would be the first step in a plan for IPR to operate independently.
Programs/Content
The creators of ‘Ear Hustle’: ‘We were just trying to tell stories’
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The creators of the award-winning podcast about prison life discuss the show’s future and how they wrote their new book, “This Is Ear Hustle.”
People
Betsy Schwien named GM of Smoky Hills PBS
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Schwien joined Smoky Hills PBS last year and is the station’s third GM in two years.
Obituaries
Victor Holliday, longtime producer of on-air fundraising for NPR, dies at 61
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“When Victor walked into the room, the whole room just lit up.”
People
Ray Timothy to retire as CEO of Utah Education and Telehealth Network
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Timothy has led the organization since 2012.
Tech
WNET Group unveils plan to launch New York City’s first ATSC 3.0 service
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“As viewers and set manufacturers and datacasting companies see this moving into the largest television market in the country … that’s going to make people pay more attention to the NextGen transition,” said Bob Feinberg, VP of business development.
System/Policy
Pennsylvania governor’s budget proposes restored funding for public TV
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The state zeroed out funding last year for Pennsylvania PBS, a group of seven stations.
People
Comings and goings: NPR names new VP, KUT hires director of programming and audience …
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Selyn Hong joined NPR in 2020 after working for several law firms.