System/Policy
Vegas PBS seeks to dismiss lawsuits filed by former employee
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The lawsuits filed by a former director of digital marketing accuse station leaders and other parties of defamation and discrimination.
North Dakota’s Prairie Public dodges bill threatening to end state funding
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A bill attempting to end state funding for public broadcasting failed to make it out of committee.
System/Policy
How to advance democracy on community radio
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“We all have an awesome responsibility to advance democracy. We must rise above the noise, misinformation and disinformation, AI trickery, apathy and distrust. We are bridge builders, and that starts with sharing basic information.”
Programs/Content
The resilience of radio: connecting through music and real personalities
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“Listeners value the authenticity and spontaneity that radio hosts bring to the table, creating a sense of familiarity and connection that cannot be replicated by technology.”
Programs/Content
Why public radio needs more journalism like NHPR’s ‘13th Step’ podcast
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When it comes to rebuilding audience and, especially, attracting younger listeners, there are good reasons why leaders should run toward this kind of journalism.
System/Policy
Orlando’s WMFE rebrands as Central Florida Public Media
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Research had found weak brand penetration in the community beyond the station’s existing audience, said GM Judith Smelser.
System/Policy
House committee to investigate alleged NPR bias
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“The Committee has concerns about the direction in which NPR may be headed under past and present leadership,” House representatives said in a letter to the network’s CEO.
People
Jeff Aiello will step down as CEO of Valley PBS
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The production executive who ascended to CEO in 2021 cited a need to “ease back on work load” in announcing his departure.
System/Policy
State House passes Arkansas PBS appropriation after three votes for second consecutive fiscal session
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The Arkansas House of Representatives passed Arkansas PBS’ appropriations bill Wednesday after two failed attempts for the second consecutive fiscal session.
System/Policy
Seattle’s KUOW lays off eight employees
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The radio station will also leave three open positions unfilled and save $1 million by ending its RadioActive Youth Media program.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Launch Party’
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Our latest crossword takes inspiration from an annual public media event.
Obituaries
George Dooley, founding CEO of South Florida PBS, dies at 91
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It is with profound sadness that South Florida PBS announces the passing of founding CEO George Dooley, who died Thursday at the age of 91.