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.
People
Judith Smelser takes permanent role as WMFE GM
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Smelser has served as interim GM since September.
Programs/Content
Library of Congress acquisition will preserve Kitchen Sisters’ decades of documenting in sound
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The collection of audio and other materials amassed by Nikki Silva and Davia Nelson represents one of the largest acquisitions in the history of the library’s American Folklife Center.
People
PBS North Carolina CEO Lindsay Bierman leaving station
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Bierman will become executive director and CEO of the Exploratorium in San Francisco.
Tech
Stuck in KUOW purgatory: Seattle Mazda drivers can’t change the radio dial
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Seattle’s KUOW often hears from listeners who say that their car radio is always set to 94.9. But now some drivers don’t have a choice.
People
Kurt Wilson to leave station manager role at WHQR
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Wilson has led the station since March 2020.
People
NPR taps Meredith Corp. exec as COO
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Will Lee most recently worked as an SVP and head of digital for the publisher of “People” and “Entertainment Weekly.”
Diversity
How GBH’s inclusion and equity officer is rolling out her four-phase plan for DEI work
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Yemisi Oloruntola-Coates began her time with the Boston station by holding “really intensive listening sessions” with over 200 people.
System/Policy
Bill in legislature seeks to put Iowa PBS content in public domain
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“The bill as written would make it impossible for us to defend or protect any of the existing contracts that we have on all of the productions that we do,” said Susan Ramsey, director of communications for Iowa PBS.
Development
Stations look to cryptocurrency as new option for donors
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By accepting the gifts, stations have the potential to draw younger donors who give more generously.
System/Policy
Senate confirms three appointments to CPB board
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The confirmed members are Elizabeth Sembler, Tom Rothman and Laura Gore Ross.