Programs/Content
South Carolina ETV reaches beyond state’s borders with ‘Southern Songwriters’
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The locally produced and funded series is finding a home on stations nationwide.
How ‘Radio Ambulante’ is sparking connections with in-person Listening Clubs
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Radio Ambulante Studios received funding this year to convene new Listening Clubs focused on issues of importance to Latino voters.
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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.
Featured in Category
PBS Fort Wayne GM Bruce Haines to retire
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Haines has led the station since 2008.
System/Policy
WLRN staffers announce intent to unionize
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The petition for management recognition was signed by 75% of the Miami station’s content creators.
People
Comings and goings: Rocky Mountain Public Media appoints VP, APMG hires SVP and general counsel …
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Ayana Contreras was promoted to VP of radio for Rocky Mountain Public Media.
Development
NPR hopes podcast bundle can gain traction after slow start
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NPR made their podcast bundle available to anyone in July.
Development
August CDP Index: Inconsistent high-dollar performance, new donor challenges mean rough start for fiscal year
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As audiences decline, pledge has dropped for all station types across the last five years.
System/Policy
Why public media’s past might be its future
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To succeed in the world of on-demand media choices, public media organizations need to return their focus to creating original local content.
System/Policy
Arkansas PBS CEO promises internal changes, no more questionable audit findings
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An audit into Arkansas PBS’ “procurements and related processes” continued to raise concerns from state lawmakers about the educational television network’s business practices at a Friday meeting.
Engagement
MPR and nonprofit Braver Angels want Minnesotans to ‘disagree better’ about politics
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In a pivotal election year, a unique partnership is helping depolarize communities and political reporting.
System/Policy
New York Public Radio cuts 26 positions, ends ‘Notes From America’
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The layoffs amount to a workforce reduction of 8.5% at the station, which faces a significant budget deficit.
Development
Children’s podcast clubs grow membership for WBUR, Vermont Public
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A new membership program for Vermont Public’s “But Why” children’s podcast is bringing in new donors.