System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
|
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
|
With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #113: As we sign off, lessons from someone who’s been there
|
On the last episode of “The Pub,” we talk with Lauren Ober of WAMU’s “The Big Listen” about the end of her show.
"The Pub" Podcast
After 113 episodes, it’s the last round for our podcast ‘The Pub’
|
We’re sad to see it go, but we’ve been unable to make it financially sustainable.
People
Engineer Abernathy retires after half a century, Sarabia leaves WBEZ and other comings and goings
|
Russ Abernathy served 12 years on the PBS Engineering Committee during the transition from analog to digital broadcasting.
Development
NPR, KUOW explore potential of fundraising through Alexa
|
NPR has yet to promote the feature as it determines how to direct gifts to donors’ preferred stations.
Development
Longevity of research about public radio donors is an asset, not a liability
|
Fundraising consultants address an argument that public radio’s studies of giving habits need an update.
Programs/Content
Pittsburgh artists celebrate ‘a beautiful day’ in WQED’s Fred Rogers music project
|
So far, five tunes, in genres from hip-hop to lullaby, are featured online as “The Sweater Sessions.”
Obituaries
Mississippi GM, a noted jazz programmer, dies at 49
|
Gina Carter-Simmers worked to raise awareness of cancer as she battled the disease.
System/Policy
Michigan station receives first public TV ATSC 3.0 license
|
The station will also create an innovation lab to explore ATSC 3.0 opportunities for public media.
How MPR News covered the Keillor harassment story
|
Public radio news directors hear from colleagues and experts on preventing, and responding to, harassment in newsrooms.
Programs/Content
Hallmark to air White House event opposite PBS’ ‘A Capitol Fourth’
|
The National Park Service, a sponsor of PBS’ live broadcast, has partnered with the cable network to produce the special.