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.
System/Policy
Letter from the executive director: Announcing ‘Local that Works’ finalists
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Our panel of judges selected four projects that they believe deserve wider attention and adoption within public media.
Programs/Content
‘Amanpour & Company’ sharpens focus on timely topics, guests chosen for PBS late-night viewers
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With a stable of correspondents and producers from WNET and CNN, the hourlong show aims to deliver “mind-expanding” interviews for American audiences.
WOSU Public Media receives $5 million gift
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Two longtime donors committed the funds as the public broadcaster prepares for the public phase of a capital campaign.
People
Mayor takes on expanded oversight of NPR operations, leadership
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Under the restructuring, CEO Jarl Mohn is turning his focus to fundraising and the “visibility” of NPR content.
People
APT hires Halford from PBS, NPR Board elects members and other comings and goings
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Shawn Halford spent 21 years as senior director of programming and scheduling of PBS’ National Program Service.
Programs/Content
Revamped Detroit news show looks to community to set agenda
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With “One Detroit,” Detroit Public Television is taking longtime hosts out of the studio and into the middle of local conversations.
NPR
NPR inquiry into former freelancer’s work finds more recycled clips
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In reports filed for NPR newscasts from 2011-2018, Danielle Karson reused interviews in at least 157 stories, according to newsroom leaders.
System/Policy
Austin’s KUT wrestles with ‘serious issues’ in newsroom culture
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Journalists of color have pressed KUT leaders to address multiple concerns about the workplace climate.
System/Policy
Departure of AIR CEO followed two complaint letters from staffers to board
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A 16-page letter sent in July detailed a “toxic work environment” in AIR’s office.
Development
Ohio station gives listeners a way to escape pledge drive
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Pledge-free web streams have declined in popularity in recent years, but some stations still offer the option to sustainers.