System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
Documentaries
How Ric Burns stepped out of his comfort zone and into Ballet Theatre
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With a new American Masters documentary in the wings, the filmmaker says he prefers to let his projects find him.
Quick Takes
PBS MediaShift getting into journalism training with DigitalEd
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PBS MediaShift is launching a series of journalism training sessions this month.
About Current
Thanks to INN and Project Largo, a new look for Current
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Our new design is easier to read and navigate, with a much improved look on your mobile device.
Awards
Downton Abbey creator will receive special Emmy, and more awards in public media
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The Founders Award recognizes the creator of an outstanding and popular program.
Documentaries
For doc funders, broadcast on public TV remains key
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Foundation funders have plenty at stake in PBS’s pending decisions about scheduling and promoting independent films.
People
Sesame Workshop hires three and promotes one in executive restructuring
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Although there will be no rank-and-file layoffs, several executive positions will be eliminated.
Podcasting
PodScanning: A longtime indie producer starts a podcast
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Scott Carrier has a new podcast, plus podcasting news in public media.
Quick Takes
Weekly roundup: Serial, Sound Medicine and community radio
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Plus a marriage proposal delivered by pledge drive.
People
Proffitt to lead Pacifica, Public Media Women’s leadership program begins, and other comings and goings in public media
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Johnny Simmons has retired after working for 35 years at KUSP Santa Cruz, Calif.
State funding
Pennsylvania pubTV could see funding restored six years after being zeroed out
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For the first time since state funding was cut in 2009, Pennsylvania’s eight public television stations could see funding restored as Gov. Tom Wolf included $4 million in his proposed budget.