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MPR newsroom plans union vote
SAG-AFTRA would represent the employees.Public media goes on the road to help connect veterans and civilians
“We’re exploring new territory, new relationships and partnerships.”PBS interconnect moves forward amid technological change, political turmoil
“We’re working on a different model from the old broadcast world,” said PBS’s chief technology officer.
WGBH receives $10 million from NASA for science ed tools
The initiative will be called “Bringing the Universe into America’s Classrooms.”Florida’s WGCU receives ‘transformative’ $3 million gift
The donation will support arts programming on the joint licensee’s TV station.Email shows KUOW saw ‘no sound business vision’ for Jazz24
KUOW was considering the fate of Jazz24 even before its purchase of KPLU was announced.
WHYY finds interest in PBS Passport premium among radio audience as well
In December 2015, the station began promoting Passport, PBS’s members-only streaming service, on WHYY-FM.‘Frontline’ takes OPC honors, and more awards in public media
Two of the series’ documentaries on the Islamic State group won in the Overseas Press Club awards broadcast division.Wisconsin station trumps St. Louis with claim to first weather forecast
Competing claims surfaced after we raised the subject.‘Radio Reader’ host Dick Estell dies at 90
“Dick brought the written word to life using nothing but inflection and the cadence of his voice.”In Jefferson Lecture remarks, Ken Burns sees past in present
Burns weaved anecdotes from his upbringing with a larger argument about the persistent legacy of racial divisions.ATSC spells progress for public television
A new TV broadcast standard will enhance consumers’ viewing experience and use a portion of spectrum to speed the digital revolution.Carrasco leaves NPR, journalism hubs select leaders, and other comings and goings in public media
Carrasco reports to National Geographic President Gary Knell, another NPR alum.Future of KPLU’s popular jazz stream hinges on fundraising campaign
The stream would continue for 90 days if acquired by KUOW, but plans are unclear beyond that date.Panhandle PBS CEO resigns following nepotism allegations
A newspaper’s investigation into nepotism at the two-year community college prompted the personnel actions.
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