System/Policy
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.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
System/Policy
PBS39 questioner arrested during live town hall
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The man later said he was trying to force Sen. Pat Toomey to empathize with immigrants benefiting from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Quick Takes
CPB assists stations in Harvey’s path with emergency grants
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Houston Public Media and KEDT in Corpus Christi, Texas, have received initial support.
Education
Updated ‘Sesame’ curriculum includes early-learning initiatives at stations
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The show’s characters and lessons will be featured in programs bringing educational resources to providers and parents.
Programs/Content
Alongside ‘Vietnam’, stations bring many voices to national conversation
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Stations are staging local events and creating original content tied to the 18-hour Ken Burns series, debuting Sep. 17.
System/Policy
Houston Public Media opens doors to CBS station after floods
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HPM has also been working with public radio partners in Texas to cover the historic storm.
People
Maria Murriel: ‘Let’s put our humanity at the forefront of our work’
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The freelance journalist says public media should lead by putting people first.
System/Policy
Kentucky public TV station gives suspended students a turn behind the cameras
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“I have done a lot of production over the years, but nothing has had the impact that this has,” said a WKU PBS engineer.
Quick Takes
KCRW’s ‘To the Point’ will end broadcast run
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The show will become a weekly podcast with host Warren Olney.
System/Policy
How WAMU and WYSO found success in reinvention
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At the 2017 Public Radio Program Directors conference, general managers from the stations shared insights about innovative strategies that powered growth.
Programs/Content
First year of Indiana TV show on education brings bigger budget, wider reach
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WNIT added “EducationCounts_Michiana” to its local lineup in response to a lack of area reporting.