System/Policy
Operator of St. Louis’ KDHX files for bankruptcy
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Double Helix Corp. said it will continue to operate while it negotiates a “restructuring and/or repayment plan” with creditors.
Waco’s KWBU faces budget shortfall after licensee announces end to financial support
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The decision will result in a $200,000 shortfall for the station.
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Programs/Content
Why journalists should act now to create an alternative to Twitter
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“If Twitter is doomed to fail, as many experts believe it is, we should be thinking now about what might replace it.”
Programs/Content
‘In the Dark’ podcast acquired by Condé Nast
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The “In the Dark” team will work with “New Yorker” reporters and editors to produce a new season of the show.
People
Comings and goings: Chief programmer retires in Ohio, Houston station appoints executive director of content operations …
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Wiener joined Public Media Connect in 1997 after working for WQED.
System/Policy
White House nominates Felix Sanchez to CPB board
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As chair of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, Sanchez has increased the visibility and pipeline of Latinos in the creative arts.
Programs/Content
Ideastream podcast zeroes in on challenges, triumphs among Cleveland’s Black women
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“Living for We” features local women talking about the challenges they face with careers, health, gun violence and other topics.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘What About Virginia?’
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If you can think of a popular PBS science program, you’ll have a head start on solving this puzzle.
Programs/Content
Why youth media is worth the investment
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By embracing youth media, newsrooms can create a pipeline for talent while boosting the skills of reporters and producers already on staff.