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WNYC CEO Laura Walker: 'I take responsibility'
In an interview on WNYC's "Brian Lehrer Show," Walker declined to elaborate on why the station did not renew John Hockenberry’s contract or whether the "Takeaway" host received a severance payment.Elena Rivera: 'I’m hoping to be a bridge between communities'
Public media means "bringing the community closer together through all of the amazing stories that we have on a daily basis."'Made Possible By...' #5: NPR founder Jack Mitchell
Mitchell was the first employee of NPR and the first producer of "All Things Considered."
Podcast produced by WBUR, Reddit will highlight the site's hidden stories
"Endless Thread" aims to be a story-driven podcast that elaborates on original Reddit posts.Reports detail accounts of bullying, sexual harassment by former 'Takeaway' host
John Hockenberry's former co-hosts and colleagues have shared stories of hostile behavior and unwanted attention and physical contact.NPR, members look ahead to reinvention of station websites
As it prepares to sunset Core Publisher, NPR is exploring new ways to integrate digital content from stations and its own platforms.
CPB partners with NETA on Thought Leader Forum
CPB President Pat Harrison said the forum “focuses on ways public media stations can enhance their educational content and services for new, diverse generations.”House tax reform bill seeks end to tax-exempt deals for nonprofits
The financing strategy is used by public broadcasters on large capital projects, such as NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.Pubcasters look for upside from donated ‘zombie’ licenses
The FCC’s TV spectrum auction is producing unusual and unexpected gifts for a handful of fortunate broadcasters in major markets.MPR fires Garrison Keillor over 'inappropriate behavior'
MPR is also ending distribution and broadcasts of "The Writer's Almanac" and rebroadcasts of "The Best of A Prairie Home Companion" hosted by Keillor.NPR chief news editor no longer on staff after sexual harassment allegations
Edith Chapin is resuming her role as executive editor following David Sweeney’s departure.WGBH invests in RadioPublic
"[W]e see WGBH as a growing force in podcast content creation, distribution and marketing," said RadioPublic CEO Jake Shapiro.'Made Possible By...' #4: NPR 'Founding Mother' Susan Stamberg
In an interview for our podcast, Stamberg reflects on her long career at the network.Latino Public Broadcasting grants include support for ‘Farmer’s Wife,’ ‘Reportero’ filmmakers
The projects are among 11 receiving support from LPB’s 2017 Public Media Content Fund.Michael Marcotte: 'Subversive authenticity! That’s my public media'
As the son of a commercial broadcaster, Michael Marcotte gained insight into the trappings and excesses of the ad-driven industry. Public broadcasting’s authenticity was refreshingly subversive, he writes.
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