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.
"The Pub" Podcast
Linda Simensky, PBS’s head of children’s programming, on carrying forward Mister Rogers’ legacy
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“Shows are being made today from a much better understanding of how kids learn.”
Stations
OPB board members get a kick out of custom Nikes
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They’re made from the famous blankets produced in Pendleton, Ore.
Programs/Content
Serial creators share behind-the-scenes stories at live event
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The creators had an idea for a show before Serial, but their colleagues “hated it.”
Quick Takes
Research examining ’70s-era viewers shows Sesame Street boosts early learning
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Two researchers looked at kids with access to Sesame Street during that time on VHF channels and weaker UHF frequencies.
Programs/Content
Expanding the radio dial: Why Rivet Radio thinks the future of audio news is (still) in the car
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As more new cars are now connected to the Internet, some see an opportunity to reshape how news and information are conveyed.
Tech
A top audio engineer explains NPR’s signature sound
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The crisp, bright tone comes from a particular microphone — and a few other elements.
Obituaries
Jim Lesher, NPR’s ‘most wanted man,’ dies at 46
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“No matter the situation, Lesher could and did handle it, and his expansive contributions are irreplaceable for the organization.”
Programs/Content
Public TV stations are discovering revenue potential in stock footage
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Sales of stock footage have been ballooning, driven by growing viewership of online video.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub, #21: Frontline’s new leader, Raney Aronson; What it means to “distribute” a show; How education can be a business for stations
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On our podcast, Frontline’s new EP goes deep on how the show is produced and her vision for its future.
Podcasting
PodScanning: Station tackles culture wars with new podcast
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting hopes to attract a national audience with its new program, Gimlet releases its third show, and more podcasting news.