System/Policy
FCC chair requests investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
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In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
Programs/Content
Ideastream podcast zeroes in on challenges, triumphs among Cleveland’s Black women
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“Living for We” features local women talking about the challenges they face with careers, health, gun violence and other topics.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘What About Virginia?’
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If you can think of a popular PBS science program, you’ll have a head start on solving this puzzle.
Programs/Content
Why youth media is worth the investment
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By embracing youth media, newsrooms can create a pipeline for talent while boosting the skills of reporters and producers already on staff.
People
In acceptance speech, NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the state of journalism
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The role of journalism is to tell people the facts of what’s happening, not what they want to hear, Simon said upon accepting an award for distinguished achievements in American journalism.
System/Policy
Kentucky Senate passes bill to revamp KET board
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The bill would disband the current board for Kentucky Educational Television and require that future gubernatorial appointments to the nine-person board be confirmed by the Republican-controlled state Senate.
System/Policy
Michigan’s WCMU replaces classical music with news on weekdays
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The Mount Pleasant station will offer classical on HD channels and as a digital stream.
People
Jennifer Cook named executive director for WUCF
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Cook previously worked as senior director of content and engagement.
People
Comings and goings: Stephen George elected to NPR’s board, PMJA board president steps down …
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George is CEO of Louisville Public Media.
System/Policy
How the pandemic changed public media’s financial outlook
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Public radio’s total nonfederal financial support dropped in fiscal year 2021, largely due to declines in underwriting revenue.