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.
Programs/Content
Celeste Headlee on how to ask the right questions for a great interview
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In an excerpt from her new book, the public radio host shares tips on drawing out guests while keeping the conversation on track.
System/Policy
TV station leader sees strong future in building community, face to face
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WITF’s Kathleen Pavelko on the importance of “the oldest and most old-fashioned platform ever.”
Obituaries
Stacey Tomczyk, WTVP program director, dies at 45
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“Stacey’s love of public broadcasting, her creativity, her kindness and her sense of humor made her a joy to work with.”
Quick Takes
PBS claims the most honors at Daytime Creative Emmy Awards
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Creative Daytime Emmys recognize behind-the-scenes craftsmanship.
People
Abigail Disney to women filmmakers: ‘It’s time to throw out the rulebook’
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The director of The Armor of Light challenges women media-makers to rebel against the glorification of violence in film and television.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #63: The ethics of foundation-supported journalism
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Are journalists allowing themselves to be the instruments of policy advocacy?
System/Policy
Clearing target for spectrum auction signifies strong interest, possible high payouts
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The FCC also announced a starting date for the auction.
Quick Takes
Little fingers lead to big problem in ‘Morning Edition’ control room
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Appropriately, the Twitterverse chuckled.
Quick Takes
California’s KCLU receives $1 million donation
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The money will help hire staffers and improve equipment.
People
Sickora takes helm at UNC-TV, Hanratty to retire from EPS and other comings and goings in public media
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Since 2007, Sickora has been president of WSKG Public Media in Binghamton, N.Y.