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OETA’s existence is preserved after lawmakers overturn governor’s veto

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 26, 2023

Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt had argued that Oklahomans didn’t want to “use their tax dollars to indoctrinate kids.”

From alligator clips to high-speed internet: the past, present and future of remote work at NPR

By Liz Reid, Freelance Contributor | May 25, 2023

While the pandemic has accelerated the pace of change and increased the sheer number of people working remotely, NPR has had at least some remote workers for nearly its entire existence.

People on the Move

  • Longtime WAMC CEO Alan Chartock retires

    "It’s time to let a new crop of leaders take the helm," Chartock said.

  • James Dunford appointed CEO of American Public Television

    Dunford is currently SVP of station services for PBS.

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How pubmedia is navigating the pros and cons of remote work

By Liz Reid, Freelance Contributor | May 24, 2023

New workplace norms are giving employees greater flexibility, while leaders are learning to manage remote teams and build community.

People

Visiting Egypt, a reporter (and avid baker) reflects on bread and democracy

By Tony Ganzer, Author | May 24, 2023

In an excerpt from his new book, former public media journalist Tony Ganzer finds parallels between bread and journalism on a reporting trip to Egypt. (Don’t miss the recipe.)

Obituaries

Michael Couzens, ‘champion’ of community broadcasting, dies at 76

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | May 23, 2023

“He could help stations that very few other lawyers who were with firms could afford to do.”

Tech

Facing closure, antenna maker Shively finds a buyer

By Scott Fybush, Freelance Contributor | May 23, 2023

A major supplier of FM antennas and transmission equipment to public radio stations will remain in business under new ownership.

Programs/Content

Documentary tells story of Fanny, an unsung all-girl band that’s still rocking after 50 years

By Marah Eakin, Freelance Contributor | May 22, 2023

Airing Monday on PBS, “Fanny: The Right to Rock” examines what it meant to be women — some of whom were queer and/or Filipino-American — struggling for respect at a time when a girl with a guitar was still considered a novelty.

People

Comings and goings: NPR announces National Desk changes, CPB hires director for Next Generation Warning System …

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 22, 2023

Cheryl Corley was named Midwest bureau chief for NPR.

System/Policy

Crosscut Union vows to challenge newsroom restructuring plan

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 22, 2023

Cascade Public Media described the reorganization as a pivot to produce more multimedia journalism.

Programs/Content

How Nebraska’s long-running gardening show ‘Backyard Farmer’ has taken root on social media

By Gregory Wakeman, Freelance Contributor | May 19, 2023

“Being in the digital space has allowed us to promote how plants and people connect,” says Terri James, the show’s social media coordinator.

Development

Advice for public radio stations: why we can’t keep treating digital members like radio listeners

By Kristen Muller, CCO (Southern California Public Radio) | May 19, 2023

What does “digital membership” mean, and how does it differ from how public radio has traditionally thought about membership?

Development

April CDP Index: Station focus on Passport acquisition is paying off

By Michal Heiplik, President and Co-Founder (Contributor Development Partnership) | May 18, 2023

CDP’s latest analysis of fundraising data finds “cause for cautious optimism” in recent new donor trends.

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