System/Policy
California pubcasters escalate tower dispute
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KVIE and CapRadio have filed countering lawsuits laying claim to a transmission tower.
Texas Public Radio employees seek to unionize amid leadership transition
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The staffers say the union would “safeguard our organization’s future success.”
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Programs/Content
First year of Indiana TV show on education brings bigger budget, wider reach
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WNIT added “EducationCounts_Michiana” to its local lineup in response to a lack of area reporting.
Programs/Content
WFMT Radio Network partners internationally to broadcast Chicago Jazz Festival
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Audio from the festival will air in China and Europe.
Quick Takes
‘Reveal’ host Al Letson throws himself into melee to protect right-wing protester
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Letson was covering the anti-hate rally in Berkeley, Calif., with Center for Investigative Reporting colleagues.
Minnesota Public Radio
MPR holds radio camp in memory of colleague
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Minnesota Public Radio put on a radio summer camp in memory of journalist Toni Randolph.
System/Policy
Tampa’s WEDU picking up new channels and programs as WUSF-TV nears shutdown
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WEDU is asking viewers to provide feedback on programming changes.
People
Futuro hires Maysles executive, VPR president announces exit and other comings and goings
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Maria Hinojosa, Futuro’s president and founder, called Erika Dilday “a seasoned professional.”
Programs/Content
Lauren Ober on diving deep into the world of podcasts with ‘The Big Listen’
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The host of the WAMU/NPR show discusses her audience and the kinds of voices we need more of on podcasts.
Programs/Content
NPR taps Chapin to lead rollout of journalism network
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In reorganizing newsroom management for the new focus on station collaborations, NPR is also expanding its bureau chief system.
People
NETA selects MontanaPBS GM as next president
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Eric Hyyppa replaces Skip Hinton, NETA president for 28 years, in November.
Development
WNET finds benefits in curtailing campaign-style pledge drives
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The New York public TV station charted growth in viewership and membership revenues after confining on-air fundraising to dedicated time slots.