System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
System/Policy
Revelations about former employee prompt calls for new leadership at WAMU
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Staffers vented frustration with GM JJ Yore during a staff meeting Friday.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Road Crew’
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Our pubmedia-themed crossword returns just in time for some summer distraction.
People
Comings and goings: Kathryn Washington named CPB VP, Nine Network reorganizes leadership …
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Washington, who joined CPB in 2009, began her career in public broadcasting producing for KQED.
System/Policy
State budget cuts prompt layoffs at WyomingPBS
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“This shortfall represents a very real threat to the continued existence of WyomingPBS,” said GM Terry Dugas.
System/Policy
Report for America named finalist in $100M grant competition
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Six finalists are competing for the grant from the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change competition.
System/Policy
NPR, advocacy group call on Congress to give university stations access to PPP
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University stations have been shut out of applying for the relief loans.
Programs/Content
‘All Creatures’ revival expands women’s roles while staying faithful to original TV show
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Debuting in January, the “Masterpiece” revamp of the long-running classic features a more contemporary sensibility.
Programs/Content
Filmmakers join Kerger at press tour to discuss pandemic’s effect on forthcoming PBS series
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At an executive session with the PBS president, Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates Jr. discussed how the pandemic has affected productions of their next major series.
People
Comings and goings: Nikki Jones named VP at NPR, Cameo George named EP of ‘American Experience’ …
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Jones joined NPR last year after working for SiriusXM Radio.
System/Policy
PBS programming returns to South Texas after two years without over-the-air service
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PBS started broadcasting national programming through a commercial station in the region June 30.