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In 1970, riots and tear gas couldn't sideline Ohio's WOSU — but its licensee's president did
“The tone of operations was business as usual in virtually every sense despite the strong waves of tear gas through the building."Promising filmmakers receive Jacquie Jones scholarships
Four documentary projects are receiving support from a fund honoring the late executive director of Black Public Media.With new strategic plan, Native Public Media seeks collective 'vision for tomorrow'
The organization representing Native radio and TV stations is considering priorities that include CPB compliance, international communications policies, and sharing content among members.
WBUR union drops complaint against management, looks to June negotiations
SAG-AFTRA had said that WBUR management was refusing to set dates for bargaining meetings.It turns out that public media does indeed rock, and here's a playlist to prove it
Forty of your colleagues shared their musical talents with us — dive into our eclectic playlist.House Appropriations Committee approves increased Ready To Learn funding, $495M for CPB
The bill would boost Ready To Learn funding by more than $2 million.
Comings and goings: Crossan tapped as 'World' EP, radio journalists picked as Nieman Fellows ...
Plus new faces (and voices) at NPR, WAMU and "Latino USA."Greater Public unveils pilot program to improve major-gift fundraising
The two-year project will develop, test and share best practices for cultivating high-wealth donors.From student-run KALX to KPCC, Bill Davis recalls a career of defying conventional wisdom
After building the Los Angeles station into a regional news powerhouse, Davis says it's easy to forget how "almost everyone in public media" predicted that his efforts to revive the station would fail.LaFontaine E. Oliver named next GM of Baltimore's WYPR
Oliver previously led the city's WEAA-FM from 2007–13.New PRPD president looks to visit stations, expand year-round projects
Abby Goldstein leaves Pittsburgh's WYEP to take the position starting in June.Kevin Harris to exit WETA's executive staff
Harris, who has been VP and TV station manager, is returning to a consulting role.New 'Morning Edition' theme aspires to be 'inclusive and inviting'
The recast theme blends a faithfulness to the original melody with new instrumentation and electronic beats.Comings and goings: NPR names Gilbert VP for news programming, Adewunmi joins 'TAL' ...
Plus, hirings and promotions at KQED, KPBS and Paragon Media Strategies.House Appropriations subcommittee approves funding increase for CPB
The bill would add $50 million to CPB's appropriation.
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