System/Policy
GBH sale of CAI building sparks pushback from community
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CAI staff are expected to remain in the building until a new location is found.
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
Obituaries
Longtime NCPR membership director June Peoples dies after being struck by vehicle
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“It’s one of those sad, life-ain’t-fair stories.”
System/Policy
Pubmedia leaders should seek ‘creative ways’ to explore country’s deep divisions
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Newsrooms need to address partisan audiences while also staying vigilant for encroachments on human rights.
Programs/Content
With new host Rachel Martin, ‘Morning Edition’ plans to focus on places ‘we haven’t paid attention to’
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Martin says she also wants the show to be more comfortable sounding live.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #86: Journalism and diversity under the Trump presidency
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Two interviews about public media’s responsibilities in a new political climate.
Obituaries
WLRN’s Tomlinson dies at 69 following surgery
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Tomlinson was “one of the most talented filmmakers I have ever known,” said WLRN GM John Labonia.
Programs/Content
Teachers in new ‘Science Friday’ collaboration draw from show, and give back
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Six K-12 STEM educators are collaborating with the public radio program on new ways to teach science in school.
Quick Takes
Knight Foundation provides $455,000 for nonprofit news
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The funding bolsters innovation and the sharing of best practices among investigative and independent reporters.
Programs/Content
Five tips for stations getting into digital video (and why it’s essential)
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“If you’re a public media station, you should be making local, digital video content. Period.”
System/Policy
As power shifts in Washington, pubcasting has allies in key posts
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Three powerful congressional chairmen who support public broadcasting will continue in their key roles in both the House and Senate.
Ethics
Responsibility for building trust in local stations starts at the top
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When managers of news organizations state partisan views in public, it raises important questions about the appearance of bias.