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
KNCT-TV, victim of repack costs, will go dark at end of August
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Its licensee voted to shut down the station rather than spend $4.4 million to move its channel.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #113: How states are doling out dollars for public media
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Ever wonder how much your state spends on public media? Current has got you covered with a new, comprehensive guide to state funding.
Quick Takes
Seth MacFarlane donates $2.5M to NPR, KPCC
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The donation comes after MacFarlane said he was “embarrassed” to work for Fox.
Programs/Content
PBS and stations working on first ‘skinny bundle’ OTT agreement
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The over-the-top streaming deal could come within the next six months.
Obituaries
Former ‘Chicago Tonight’ host and reporter Elizabeth Brackett dies after accident at age 76
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Brackett was also a five-time world champion triathlete and was training for a triathlon when she was injured.
System/Policy
Cappello leaves WNYC after more than 20 years
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WNYC did not provide a reason for his departure.
About Current
New history of public broadcasting to include expanded coverage of podcasts, digital media
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Current is happy to announce an update of our book A History of Public Broadcasting, with a projected publication date of 2021.
America's Public Television Stations
House budget proposes level funding for CPB in FY21
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The bill also would provide $20 million for interconnection.
Quick Takes
KQED’s ‘California Report’ crosses border
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KUNR in Reno, Nev., will air the morning news program.
Quick Takes
MacArthur grant supports reporting, audience engagement at Chicago Public Media
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The grant is part of a larger initiative to “strengthen inclusive journalism” in the city.