System/Policy
North Dakota House passes bill to end funding for Prairie Public
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House Bill 1255 would bar any “state officer” from spending “state funds or federal funds … to directly or indirectly support public broadcasting.”
DOD dismisses NPR, other outlets from Pentagon office spaces
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The outlets can reportedly continue to attend briefings.
Tech
How pandemic evacuations created openings for pubcasters to build new studios
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Disruption and dislocation allowed some public media stations to plan — and even finish — upgrades to their headquarters.
People
Stephanie Horton named GM of Colorado Springs–based music stations
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“It is an absolute privilege to serve not only KCME, Jazz 93.5 and their remarkable team, but all music lovers in the Pikes Peak Region and beyond.”
People
Comings and goings: PBS Kids hires VP, ‘NewsHour’ names White House correspondent …
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Adriano Schmid will join PBS Kids as VP of content, and Laura Barrón-López will report for “PBS NewsHour.”
System/Policy
CPB analysis finds uneven revenue growth in individual giving, underwriting
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Public TV stations fared better than radio in key fundraising categories during fiscal year 2021.
Programs/Content
APMG reveals plan to disband APM Reports while leaving many details undecided
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Top execs have signaled plans for reorganization and possible job cuts for the award-winning investigative unit.
People
Comings and goings: NPR and PBS promote executives, WETA hires an SVP of human resources …
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NPR named Edith Chapin VP and executive editor at large and promoted Terence Samuel to succeed her as executive editor.
Programs/Content
KSPS launches quiz show to reinforce civics education
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The PBS station teamed up with the Spokane League of Women Voters to create “Civics Bowl,” a new take on high school academic competitions.
System/Policy
WYPR, news startup agree to editorial, operational partnership
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WYPR and The Baltimore Banner plan to collaborate on news coverage while exploring ways to integrate their operations.
Tech
Engineers, GMs go the distance to keep Alaska’s remote stations on the air
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“There are no roads to here, so the only way you get in is by airplane or ship, or if you have a snow machine,” says Pierre Lonewolf, chief engineer of KOTZ in Kotzebue, Alaska.