System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
Quick Takes
Vehicle-donation programs CARS, V-Dac merge
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Charitable Adult Rides & Services and Car Talk VDP/V-Dac will operate as a single nonprofit.
Obituaries
Filmmaker Perry Miller Adato remembered for elevating women
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The documentarian died Sept. 16 at the age of 97.
System/Policy
Amid continuing concerns in newsroom, KUT leader urges staff to ‘move on’
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Interim GM Patti Smith and KUT journalists also disagreed when Smith intervened in the station’s coverage of its own internal matters.
Programs/Content
Format spotlighting hip-hop, R&B will get tryout on three stations
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The stations will receive CPB grants to implement the new “Urban Alternative” format.
Programs/Content
‘Live from Here’ shakes up cast ahead of upcoming season
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The show is moving away from its roots with Garrison Keillor.
Quick Takes
Detroit fellowship program picks four reporters to cover food issues in city
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WDET and Feet in 2 Worlds are partnering on the fellowships.
Quick Takes
Sesame Workshop: No, Bert and Ernie are not gay
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Comments from a former writer for the show prompted a tweet from the Workshop Tuesday.
System/Policy
College approves sale of Alabama radio station
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The college is reportedly negotiating with a religious broadcaster.
Programs/Content
Through podcasts, kids’ shows also get more airtime on old-school radio
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Podcasts give creators of kids’ shows more freedom, but finding ways to play to radio’s strengths can help them reach more listeners.
System/Policy
KJZZ executive demoted following investigation of staff complaints
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A report found that Associate GM of News Mark Moran drove employees after drinking, kissed a former intern and made remarks perceived by staff as sexist and inappropriate.