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MPR and nonprofit Braver Angels want Minnesotans to ‘disagree better’ about politics
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In a pivotal election year, a unique partnership is helping depolarize communities and political reporting.
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In a pivotal election year, a unique partnership is helping depolarize communities and political reporting.
The layoffs amount to a workforce reduction of 8.5% at the station, which faces a significant budget deficit.
Run-ins with police have prompted newsrooms to review their guidelines for reporting in dangerous situations.
Like others in public media, the station is facing losses in underwriting and membership support.
At last week’s board meeting, board members and network leaders also discussed how to increase racial diversity in public media’s executive ranks.
Pubcasters didn’t get everything they wanted, but America’s Public Television Stations COO Lonna Thompson said the commission’s solution for simulcasting difficulties is “generous and fair.”
The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.
In the latest webinar in our series, two public media leaders discussed how their stations are building resilient revenue streams.
With PBS rights to the drama expiring June 30, stations and viewers are making the most of the show’s fundraising farewell tour.
CEO Margaret Low also announced that the station is ending production of “Only a Game,” “Modern Love” and “Kind World.”
The organization is also ending the podcast “The Hilarious World of Depression.”
The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.