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WHQR union receives voluntary recognition
Staffers announced last month their intent to unionize.WUNC to purchase station from school board
The deal is an “important step in the expansion of public radio in North Carolina,” WUNC said in a press release.NPR selects Scott Detrow as weekend host of 'All Things Considered'
Detrow's first day hosting the program will be June 24.
PBS Reno’s first-ever podcast focuses on host’s Chinese-Vietnamese heritage
In creating “Refugee’s Daughter,” Christina Le followed her boss’ advice to “start with something you know.”Comings and goings: NPR appoints VP, longtime WQXR host retires …
Julie Parr joined NPR as VP of development.OETA’s existence is preserved after lawmakers overturn governor’s veto
Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt had argued that Oklahomans didn't want to "use their tax dollars to indoctrinate kids."
From alligator clips to high-speed internet: the past, present and future of remote work at NPR
While the pandemic has accelerated the pace of change and increased the sheer number of people working remotely, NPR has had at least some remote workers for nearly its entire existence.Longtime WAMC CEO Alan Chartock retires
"It’s time to let a new crop of leaders take the helm," Chartock said.How pubmedia is navigating the pros and cons of remote work
New workplace norms are giving employees greater flexibility, while leaders are learning to manage remote teams and build community.Visiting Egypt, a reporter (and avid baker) reflects on bread and democracy
In an excerpt from his new book, former public media journalist Tony Ganzer finds parallels between bread and journalism on a reporting trip to Egypt. (Don't miss the recipe.)Michael Couzens, 'champion' of community broadcasting, dies at 76
“He could help stations that very few other lawyers who were with firms could afford to do.”James Dunford appointed CEO of American Public Television
Dunford is currently SVP of station services for PBS.Facing closure, antenna maker Shively finds a buyer
A major supplier of FM antennas and transmission equipment to public radio stations will remain in business under new ownership.Documentary tells story of Fanny, an unsung all-girl band that's still rocking after 50 years
Airing Monday on PBS, "Fanny: The Right to Rock" examines what it meant to be women — some of whom were queer and/or Filipino-American — struggling for respect at a time when a girl with a guitar was still considered a novelty.Comings and goings: NPR announces National Desk changes, CPB hires director for Next Generation Warning System …
Cheryl Corley was named Midwest bureau chief for NPR.
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