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System/Policy

How public radio can help solve the local news crisis: a response to Thomas Patterson

By Dan Kennedy, Professor of Journalism (Northeastern University) | 6 hours ago

“Regional news organizations may cover news in one smaller community, but only if it is either relevant or interesting to their broader audience. But they are not equipped to carry out accountability journalism in all of the various cities and towns they serve.”

PBS proposes hike in station dues and strategic investments for FY24

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | March 29, 2023

The draft budget to be circulated to member stations projects that PBS’ FY24 budget will break even at $372.2 million.

People on the Move

  • Comings and goings: Lisa Trapani Shumate elected to PBS board, Mississippi network appoints EP …

    Shumate replaces former GBH CEO Jon Abbott on the PBS board.

  • Comings and goings: WBGO hires CDO, WJCT appoints VP of development …

    Landa Abramson, WBGO’s incoming chief of development, most recently worked as a consultant.

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Public radio stations face uphill battle in serving news deserts

By Thomas E. Patterson, Bradlee Professor of Government & the Press (Kennedy School at Harvard University) | March 29, 2023

A new study from the Shorenstein Center details the lack of resources hindering stations in rural and lower-income areas, while also finding reasons for optimism.

System/Policy

WBHM cuts staff amid operating losses

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 28, 2023

“WBHM unfortunately needed to reduce our team in order to remain financially sustainable,” Executive Director William Dahlberg said.

Programs/Content

WBGO adds jazz gems to public broadcasting archive

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | March 28, 2023

In the process of preserving the station’s musical legacy, retired jazz producer Becca Pulliam is rediscovering her own body of work.

Rewind: The Roots of Public Media

Drive to survive: The ‘brightest and darkest time’ at NPR  

By Lisa Napoli, Author, "Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR" | March 27, 2023

Forty years ago, NPR was facing another financial challenge — one that threatened its very existence.

System/Policy

In letter to staff, NPR CEO calls layoffs ‘gut-wrenching’

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 24, 2023

In addition to cutting 10% of its workforce, the network is eliminating more than 80 vacant positions.

People

Milwaukee’s WUWM hires David Lee as GM

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 24, 2023

Lee was previously chief philanthropy officer at Ascension Wisconsin Foundation.

Programs/Content

ChatGPT helps would-be writers find inspiration on community radio

By Isabelle Kravis, Editorial Intern | March 24, 2023

The show “KGUA Writers” is turning listeners’ prompts into AI-generated fiction.

Programs/Content

NPR to end production of four podcasts

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 23, 2023

Production of the podcasts will end after their current seasons.

System/Policy

5 ways to ensure a smooth leadership transition

By Damian Radcliffe, Carolyn S. Chambers Professor in Journalism (University of Oregon) | March 23, 2023

Because changes in leadership are inevitable, it’s an area all media companies need to face head-on. So how can you improve your succession planning and processes for organizational change?

Programs/Content

‘Native America Calling’ receives National Humanities Medal

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 23, 2023

“Native America Calling” captures “the vastness of the Native American life and its profound impact on the country,” said President Joe Biden during the ceremony.  

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