Programs/Content
Kentucky Public Radio’s recipe for a statewide voter guide success
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It takes some planning to create a voter guide that geolocates users, but the payoff is entirely worth it.
Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
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We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising to support fellow stations and staffers in distress is the kind of thing we can do to prove it.
Programs/Content
With LGBT documentary, Houston station aims for community impact
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A Murder in Montrose: The Paul Broussard Legacy examines the history and future of the city’s LGBT activism.
Quick Takes
WWNO reporter arrested while covering police protests
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Ryan Kailath was arrested Saturday on one count of obstruction of highway.
Quick Takes
Minnesota Public Radio takes legal action over ‘Current’ name
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The broadcaster has sued a for-profit educational company for trademark infringement.
Development
WNET tests strategy to keep regular viewers watching, and donating, during pledge
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The New York station has abandoned traditional on-air campaigns for regularly scheduled pledging four times weekly.
Quick Takes
WAMU seeks buyer for bluegrass stream and stations
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The station was advised to focus on news and information.
People
NPR changes up programming ranks
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The network announced a new director of programming, to start in August.
System/Policy
Format shake-up proves effective for Atlanta’s WCLK
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A move toward more consistent jazz programming drew a backlash but brought in new listeners.
System/Policy
NPR, stations see progress in collaborative news coverage
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But a new report also points out shortcomings in the two-year-old effort to strengthen joint reporting.
Tech
A DIY method for recording a live podcast or radio show
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Our podcast host shares his setup for live tapings with an audience.
Programs/Content
With American electorate more diverse than ever, PBS election specials explore impact of shift
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The New Deciders and Willie Velasquez: Empowering the People are set to air this fall.