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'The Stoop' explores conversations black people have in private
Developed through NPR's Audio Storytelling Workshop, the new podcast presents honest, frank conversations about black identity.Native tribe offers Colorado station $1 million matching grant
The money would go toward a new headquarters for KSUT in Durango.'Indivisible' host anchors new show to extend conversation about national identity
MPR's "Flyover" with Kerri Miller will air Sundays starting Sept. 10.
Push for local news fund continues as New Jersey takes majority of auction proceeds
New Jersey set aside just $10 million of its $332 million in spectrum proceeds for broadcasting.Former NPR host Neal Conan returns with serious show for public radio's weekends
“I needed to do something to address the moment that we're in because I think it's an absolutely critical time for the country,” Conan says.PBS and Greater Public reunite for joint PMDMC in 2018
The two organizations have begun planning the next PMDMC, July 11–13, 2018, in Chicago.
Classical stations seek to boost listening with new on-air promo strategy
The Classical Music Rising initiative will mirror NPR's Spark project.CPB Inspector General challenges classification of UNC-TV funds
The IG recommended that CPB recover about $38,000 in excess payments to the station.Bill Shribman: My wife said I had to work for WGBH
Luck, circumstance and some steering from his spouse led Bill Shribman to public media and WGBH.More dark clouds gather over ‘Reading Rainbow’ legal wrangling
WNED accuses LeVar Burton of hijacking an online library and transferring show distribution rights to a friend.‘The Pub’ #97: Lauren Ober, host of ‘The Big Listen,’ a radio show about podcasts
The show from WAMU and NPR is one part “best of podcasting” compilation show, one part industry-insider talk show, and a thousand parts Lauren Ober, its charismatic and affable host.CARS acquires rival vehicle-donation service
San Diego–based Charitable Adult Rides and Services acquired the Center for Car Donations in July.State of New Jersey takes all but $10M of spectrum auction proceeds
The proceeds for spectrum used by WNJN and WNJT added up to the largest payout to any public broadcaster.NFCB recognizes Sue Schardt for career in public media, and more awards
The Asian American Journalists Association and Global Editors Network also recognized public media journalists and organizations at recent conferences.National Geographic to expand grantmaking to reach more minorities
National Geographic President Gary Knell noted a lack of diversity in race and experience among grantees and said the organization is addressing the problem.
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