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.
Obituaries
Veteran MPR journalist Toni Randolph dies at 53
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Randolph is remembered for her welcoming spirit and commitment to public media diversity and mentorship.
Programs/Content
Generation Listen aims to bring millennials into the NPR family
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As an audience engagement initiative, Generation Listen is trying to build community by having younger people bring their friends to the table.
System/Policy
West Virginia Public Broadcasting joins stations airing flood-relief telethon
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After scrambling to provide broadcast and online news coverage of the flood, the network is participating in a telethon benefiting Red Cross relief efforts.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #69: Code Switch chief Alicia Montgomery
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Montgomery talks about the long-anticipated new Code Switch podcast and responds to criticisms of her unit from both the right and left.
System/Policy
Community group reaches deal on KPLU independence
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The group raised another $1 million after reaching its initial goal in May.
Programs/Content
More PBS Kids shows move to Amazon Prime in exclusive SVOD agreement
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The shows will still be available free through the PBS Kids app on other platforms, such as Roku and Apple TV.
Programs/Content
Documentary series to explore fatherhood in America
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Broadcast of the programs is slated for 2018.
Programs/Content
WHYY releases new kids-focused podcast, and other news in podcasting
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Radiotopia has announced Podquest finalists, and APM is adding a new podcast.
Quick Takes
‘Nova’ documents historical discovery at Lithuanian Holocaust site
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The Nova documentary is set to air on PBS in 2017.
Programs/Content
Three ways to make a podcast that will stand out
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Having a well-established brand behind you doesn’t hurt, says NPR’s Kelly McEvers.