System/Policy
FCC chair requests investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
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In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
System/Policy
Civil rights complaint targets Black Public Media’s residency at University of Nebraska
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A legal nonprofit that challenges the use of race in university admissions alleges that a partnership to support Black filmmakers violates federal law.
Programs/Content
Film highlights international progress towards nuclear disarmament
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With “In Search of Resolution,” producer Robert Frye shares his insights on an urgent issue that’s “not going away.”
Programs/Content
KQED acquires ‘Snap Judgment’ and ‘Spooked’
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Both the flagship program and “Spooked” are produced by Snap Judgment Studios, based in Oakland.
People
Comings and goings: Susi Elkins returns to public media as SVP for PBS, NPR names new SVP …
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Elkins succeeds James Dunford, who left PBS earlier this year to lead American Public Television.
People
WQLN names Cindy Spizarny CEO
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Spizarny steps up from her role as VP and GM, a job she took on in 2013.
People
Bert Wesley Huffman appointed CEO of Georgia Public Broadcasting
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Huffman had served as interim CEO since Teya Ryan stepped down.
People
Joanna Kail named CEO of WyomingPBS
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Kail has worked as executive director of the WyomingPBS Foundation since 2017.
Obituaries
Frank Blythe, broadcaster who directed expansion of programming for Native Americans, dies at 82
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Blythe led the Native American Public Broadcasting Consortium, now known as Vision Maker Media, for three decades.
Programs/Content
With ‘Oldies Show,’ TJ Lubinsky aims to tell stories behind hit songs of yesteryear
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The multi-episode series, slated to launch in 2024, is designed to air in the run-up to public TV’s pledge season.
People
‘Atlantic’ EIC Jeffrey Goldberg named moderator for ‘Washington Week’
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Goldberg will maintain his position as editor-in-chief of the magazine while hosting the Friday-evening public affairs program.