System/Policy
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.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
Quick Takes
NETA and AGC to collaborate on professional development services
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“We believe the time is right to combine our efforts,” NETA President Eric Hyyppa told the organization’s board.
Quick Takes
Meetings in Washington give KEET leader cause for ‘cautious optimism’
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The station is at risk of losing its Community Service Grant from CPB.
About Current
Breathing into the New Year
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Mindfulness is a challenging practice, especially for overachievers, like many of us in public media. But it’s a better modus operandi than the alternatives: mindlessness, reactivity and denial.
System/Policy
PBS will move headquarters to smaller space nearby
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PBS signed a 15-year lease on the property, located about a half-mile to the north of its current offices.
System/Policy
OETA Foundation remains in network building despite eviction notice
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The president of the Oklahoma Educational Television Foundation said it has no reason to leave.
People
NCPR’s Rocco sets retirement, Hernandez joins WNET, and other comings and goings
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Ellen Rocco joined North Country Public Radio in 1980.
Quick Takes
Oversight board suggests privatizing Puerto Rico pubcaster
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The board said the transfer could help “provide increased growth opportunities, enhance the programming offering provided to the people of Puerto Rico, and save the Government money.”
System/Policy
Union accuses KUOW of unfair labor practice
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The claim alleges that KUOW management’s decision to eliminate seven positions “interfered with, restrained, and/or coerced public employees” in their rights to collectively bargain.
Programs/Content
To diversify its audience, Nevada’s KUNR goes bilingual
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The Reno station has sharpened its focus on serving a Latino audience by posting some news coverage in both English and Spanish.
Programs/Content
With ‘Reel Midwest,’ Illinois’ WILL is latest public TV station to embrace indie docs
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The new documentary showcase spotlights films with ties to the Midwest, including the BBC-backed “The Gun Shop.”