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Austin's KUT wrestles with 'serious issues' in newsroom culture
Journalists of color have pressed KUT leaders to address multiple concerns about the workplace climate.Departure of AIR CEO followed two complaint letters from staffers to board
A 16-page letter sent in July detailed a “toxic work environment” in AIR's office.Ohio station gives listeners a way to escape pledge drive
Pledge-free web streams have declined in popularity in recent years, but some stations still offer the option to sustainers.
Public broadcasters partner to expand weather warnings in Florida, South Carolina
South Carolina ETV in Columbia and WUFT in Gainesville, Fla., are collaborating.NPR Board approves two experiments with fundraising on digital platforms
An initiative to benefit stations would solicit donations on NPR’s digital platforms during a campaign at the end of this year.Susan Howarth dies at 66; legacy includes landmark Supreme Court case
“Susan Howarth epitomized the very best of public broadcasting,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
Tentative agreement would save North Dakota station from signal interference
A local developer will pay to move Prairie Public's transmitters and will contribute to rent for the new locations.Public media orgs begin effort to ‘raise journalistic ambition’ through newsroom surveys
Public media newsroom leaders are being asked to complete five surveys to help "improve the strength of our journalism system-wide."First journalism hub formed by NPR, member stations nears debut
Attendees at the Public Radio Program Directors conference heard an update on the collaboration involving four stations in Texas.Colleen Wilson leaves KQED after 18 years, NPR fills new news post and other comings and goings
Twin Cities PBS in St. Paul, Minn., has hired Wilson as its first VP of digital publishing.More newsrooms receive funding to use GroundSource, Hearken
The Lenfest Institute announced Tuesday a second round of funding to help newsrooms listen to and build trust with audiences.While COO of cannabis company, former CEO again leads N.Y. station
Bob Daino is currently COO of Acreage Holdings, which owns cannabis cultivation, processing and dispensing operations in 12 states.Listeners ask university to rethink defunding of Tri States Public Radio
The funding cut will cost the station about half of its annual $1 million operating budget.Senate approves funds for CPB, interconnection, Ready To Learn
The Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill would provide $445 million for CPB in FY21.Consultant advises radio stations to step up promotion, keep eye on morning talent
“During drive time, if you can communicate that you are live and doing things locally, you will stand out,” Jeff Rowe told attendees at the Public Radio Program Directors conference.
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