Programs/Content
NPR shortens ‘It’s Been a Minute’ broadcast, adds ‘Wild Card’
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The two shows will combine for a broadcast hour carried by more than 370 stations.
‘Division Street Revisited’ introduces Studs Terkel to the podcast generation
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Chicago journalists Melissa Harris and Mary Schmich teamed up to discover what happened to people who spoke to Terkel of their hopes and dreams.
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System/Policy
In letter to staff, NPR CEO calls layoffs ‘gut-wrenching’
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In addition to cutting 10% of its workforce, the network is eliminating more than 80 vacant positions.
People
Milwaukee’s WUWM hires David Lee as GM
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Lee was previously chief philanthropy officer at Ascension Wisconsin Foundation.
Programs/Content
ChatGPT helps would-be writers find inspiration on community radio
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The show “KGUA Writers” is turning listeners’ prompts into AI-generated fiction.
Programs/Content
NPR to end production of four podcasts
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Production of the podcasts will end after their current seasons.
System/Policy
5 ways to ensure a smooth leadership transition
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Because changes in leadership are inevitable, it’s an area all media companies need to face head-on. So how can you improve your succession planning and processes for organizational change?
Programs/Content
‘Native America Calling’ receives National Humanities Medal
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“Native America Calling” captures “the vastness of the Native American life and its profound impact on the country,” said President Joe Biden during the ceremony.
System/Policy
New England Public Media lays off nearly 20% of staff
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The stations serving western Massachusetts are downsizing in response to “serious financial headwinds” that began during the pandemic.
Development
Public media campaign aims to help stations reverse new donor slump
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The May event will encourage supporters to share their love for public media.
System/Policy
Keep DEI a priority, even when the economy says otherwise
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When news organizations say they support diversity efforts but their actions don’t match, teams and communities lose faith.
