System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
System/Policy
Los Angeles stations unify branding as PBS SoCal
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Survey research confirmed that recasting KCET as PBS SoCal Plus would be a “slam dunk” for building digital viewership.
People
Comings and goings: Connecticut Public appoints CCO, WHRO hires news VP …
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Vanessa de la Torre was promoted to CCO of Connecticut Public.
System/Policy
Northwest Public Broadcasting receives gift of radio station
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NWPB also received a seed grant “to explore, develop and implement local programming options.”
People
Robin Hilton to host NPR’s ‘All Songs Considered’
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“I’m thrilled — and grateful — for the chance to lead the show in this next chapter, with more curation, conversations and musical companionship,” Hilton said.
Programs/Content
Public Media Venture Group partners with tech company to build content syndication networks
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PMVG plans to work with up to five stations to build regional partnerships for sharing news coverage.
Programs/Content
GBH News to launch Equity and Justice reporting unit
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A grant from the Barr Foundation provides “seed funding” for GBH News to build the “capacity and intention to support this work in perpetuity,” says Executive Editor Lee Hill.
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Recovery Period’
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Our latest crossword puzzle takes a cue from the history of public broadcasting for its theme.
People
NPR appoints Katherine Maher as president and CEO
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Maher will take over for outgoing CEO John Lansing, who plans to retire.
System/Policy
How anti-diversity laws are jeopardizing pubmedia’s DEI efforts
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Leaders in public media fear the state laws could have a “chilling effect” on DEI work at some stations.
People
Scott Woelfel named GM for Arizona PBS
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Woelfel succeeds Adrienne Fairwell, who departed last year for South Carolina ETV.