System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
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.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
System/Policy
KUT’s interim GM resigns after bumpy four months
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Patti Smith will step down Oct. 8, according to an email she sent to staff Monday afternoon.
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.