Programs/Content
Kansas City PBS boosts profile of digital Flatland platform with monthly TV show
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The half-hour show, also titled “Flatland,” debuts Thursday with host D. Rashaan Gilmore.
WHYY union employees approve first contract
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The contract comes after nearly two years of negotiations.
System/Policy
Cleveland’s Ideastream will grow radio audience with addition of WKSU to network
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Kent State University trustees approved Wednesday a public service operating agreement with Ideastream.
Tech
New nonprofit will expand digital health and education offerings through datacasting
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“Our goal as a nonprofit is to make enriching digital resources available to as many people as possible even if they don’t have broadband,” said Information Equity Initiative CEO Erik Langner.
System/Policy
Stations step up education efforts around COVID vaccine with help from CPB grants
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Funds are enabling stations in current and potential COVID-19 hotspots to design projects that address their communities’ specific needs.
System/Policy
We answered your questions about salaries and pay equity in our latest webinar
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Our “On the Money” webinar featured a look at results of Current’s first-ever salary survey and expert advice on how to earn what you deserve.
Featured in Category
Public radio’s ‘Says You’ to end production of new episodes
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“We treasure every single day of the 25 years that we had in public radio,” said EP Laura Sher.
Local That Works
20 media projects selected as semifinalists in the 2021 Local that Works contest
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Many entries focus on news, social issues, and diversity and inclusion in storytelling.
System/Policy
Seeking objectivity in journalism is getting in the way of speaking truth
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The pursuit of objectivity has been used for decades to silence the voices of women and people of color. But many newsroom leaders are beginning to come around on the issue.
People
Comings and goings: Bob Feinberg promoted at WNET, Janice Hui named managing director for ‘Frontline’ …
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Bob Feinberg most recently worked as VP, general counsel and secretary for WNET.
People
Jeff Tucker appointed GM of Idaho Public Television
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Idaho’s Board of Education unanimously approved Tucker’s appointment.
People
CEO Mark Stanislawski to retire from Southern Oregon PBS
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Stanislawksi has led the station since 2001.