System/Policy
North Dakota House passes bill to end funding for Prairie Public
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House Bill 1255 would bar any “state officer” from spending “state funds or federal funds … to directly or indirectly support public broadcasting.”
DOD dismisses NPR, other outlets from Pentagon office spaces
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The outlets can reportedly continue to attend briefings.
People
Comings and goings: Public Media Group of SoCal names CCO, Ideastream hires chief of development and marketing …
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Tamara Gould left ITVS to join the Public Media Group of Southern California.
Programs/Content
Having equitable impact means overcoming the barriers we keep in place
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Good or even great work is not always equitable work. We often simply don’t reach children of color because we establish or preserve barriers that prevent reach.
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints Southern bureau chief, KUOW hires reporters …
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Susanna Capelouto left WABE in Atlanta to join NPR.
People
Yamiche Alcindor is stepping down as moderator of ‘Washington Week’
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A rotating group of journalists will host the program until a successor is named.
Programs/Content
WBEZ blends entertainment and identity with ‘Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast’
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The show celebrates what it calls “badass Asians who are making a mark on pop culture.”
People
WBUR anchor puts down the mic, picks up the whip for full-time circus performing
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TikTok fame spurred Jack Lepiarz to make his side gig a permanent pursuit.
System/Policy
How a revamped Public Broadcasting Act would help public media fill news deserts
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A former CPB board member argues that updating the Act could be a boon for smaller stations.
People
Chuck Roberts named CEO of Lakeshore Public Media
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Roberts previously led West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Programs/Content
‘Roadshow’ podcast focuses on stories that make you go ‘Wow, really?’
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“Detours,” which just released its third season, digs deeper into stories behind memorable appraisals.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘World Capitals’
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Your knowledge of NPR podcasts will help you complete our latest public media crossword.