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New PBS series spotlights diversity of performing arts at Kennedy Center
“The programs are not simple concerts,” says Matthew L. Winer, EP of "Next at the Kennedy Center." “They are all contextualized with the importance and impact beyond just what is on the stage.”Blue Ridge Public Radio to expand news service with frequency swap
The change will allow BPR News to reach an additional 250,000 listeners.Ronnie Agnew to leave WOSU Public Media
Agnew became the station’s GM after working as executive director for Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
Comings and goings: NPR names acting managing editor, master carpenter for ‘This Old House’ retires …
NPR business desk editor Pallavi Gogoi will step up to acting managing editor of daily reporting.WXXI to purchase Rochester's now silent jazz station
The $1.2 million deal combines a cash payment and $525,000 donation to the public broadcaster.How to fix the unconscious biases in your newsroom's pitch process
"Our handling of story ideas can have built-in defenses against the biases that all of us bring to work every day."
Chad Barrett named WETS-FM station director
Barrett was previously the station's PD.‘POV’ showcases independent film screenings in local communities
Georgia Public Broadcasting and Prairie Public Broadcasting in North Dakota will participate in the initiative.Black Public Media creates shorts series on gender affirmation
The series, which launches this month, coincides with LGBT History Month and Transgender Awareness Week in November.How AIR's Keisha Salmon plans to leverage mentorships and advocacy to diversify pubmedia's audio talent pool
"We have a strong program that's … really closing that gap," says the organization’s new executive director. "But it's not supported enough by organizations that need the diversity and … have the funding to help us invest in that."LaFontaine Oliver selected to lead New York Public Radio
“He’s a veteran public radio leader and broadcaster who has nimbly led through significant industry shifts of the last 20 years,” NYPR's board chair said.How 'Donkey Hodie' is bringing Mister Rogers' magical trolley to life
The PBS Kids show’s puppets are hopping on board the nostalgic transport in the show’s second season.Current Crossword: 'Host Country'
Our latest crossword puzzle has a host of challenges for would-be solvers.Comings and goings: WHYY’s Moss-Coane steps back to create new program, CFO leaves TPT …
Marty Moss-Coane is leaving her daily radio program to host “The Connection,” a weekly show for WHYY.How Nina Totenberg handled the 'volcano' set off by covering Anita Hill's sexual harassment charges
In an excerpt from her new memoir, Totenberg reflects on the explosive impact of covering "a phenomenon that had gone largely ignored."
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