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.
Programs/Content
Vermont’s TV, radio networks team up for ‘News Minute’
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The collaboration between Vermont PBS and Vermont Public Radio could evolve into a broader partnership.
Quick Takes
KNCT-TV, victim of repack costs, will go dark at end of August
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Its licensee voted to shut down the station rather than spend $4.4 million to move its channel.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #113: How states are doling out dollars for public media
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Ever wonder how much your state spends on public media? Current has got you covered with a new, comprehensive guide to state funding.
Quick Takes
Seth MacFarlane donates $2.5M to NPR, KPCC
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The donation comes after MacFarlane said he was “embarrassed” to work for Fox.
Programs/Content
PBS and stations working on first ‘skinny bundle’ OTT agreement
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The over-the-top streaming deal could come within the next six months.
Obituaries
Former ‘Chicago Tonight’ host and reporter Elizabeth Brackett dies after accident at age 76
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Brackett was also a five-time world champion triathlete and was training for a triathlon when she was injured.
System/Policy
Cappello leaves WNYC after more than 20 years
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WNYC did not provide a reason for his departure.
About Current
New history of public broadcasting to include expanded coverage of podcasts, digital media
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Current is happy to announce an update of our book A History of Public Broadcasting, with a projected publication date of 2021.
America's Public Television Stations
House budget proposes level funding for CPB in FY21
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The bill also would provide $20 million for interconnection.
Quick Takes
KQED’s ‘California Report’ crosses border
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KUNR in Reno, Nev., will air the morning news program.