System/Policy
Vegas PBS seeks to dismiss lawsuits filed by former employee
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The lawsuits filed by a former director of digital marketing accuse station leaders and other parties of defamation and discrimination.
North Dakota’s Prairie Public dodges bill threatening to end state funding
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A bill attempting to end state funding for public broadcasting failed to make it out of committee.
Programs/Content
Maine Public addresses ‘new urgency’ with video newscasts created for immigrants
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The station began offering news in French, Spanish, Somali and Portuguese to deliver public service information amid the pandemic.
People
Northeast Indiana Public Radio hires Terra Brantley as GM
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“Terra is highly-respected in the community and well-positioned to cultivate and build strong relationships to grow support for public radio.”
People
Cara Williams Fry named GM for Northwest Public Broadcasting
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Williams Fry most recently worked for WITF Public Media in Harrisburg, Pa.
People
Audie Cornish is leaving NPR
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Cornish’s last day hosting “All Things Considered” will be Friday.
People
Matt Abramovitz appointed president of New England Public Media
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Abramovitz is leaving his position as a VP for WQXR in New York City.
People
Bill Davis will lead Station Resource Group
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Davis previously led Southern California Public Radio and has also worked for NPR.
People
Leila Fadel to co-host NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ and ‘Up First’
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Fadel starts co-hosting duties in February and will be based in Washington, D.C.
People
Comings and goings: LaFontaine E. Oliver reelected NPR board chair, WCTE names new station manager …
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Oliver, president of WYPR in Baltimore, was elected to a second term as chair of NPR’s board.
About Current
Current’s team weighs in on our most important reporting of 2021
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Though not necessarily our most popular coverage, this reporting touched on significant trends and issues that public media faced this year.