Programs/Content
NPR shortens ‘It’s Been a Minute’ broadcast, adds ‘Wild Card’
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The two shows will combine for a broadcast hour carried by more than 370 stations.
‘Division Street Revisited’ introduces Studs Terkel to the podcast generation
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Chicago journalists Melissa Harris and Mary Schmich teamed up to discover what happened to people who spoke to Terkel of their hopes and dreams.
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System/Policy
SAG-AFTRA union reaches settlement with New York Public Radio
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The settlement includes a wage increase and “enhancements to NYPR’s parental leave policy.”
People
Comings and goings: NewsHour Productions announces staff changes, WAMU CCO leaving station …
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Among other changes, Rachel Wellford was appointed EP of “PBS NewsHour Weekend.”
People
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe steps up to host ‘Weekend Edition Sunday,’ co-host ‘Up First’
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Rascoe succeeds Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who left NPR last fall for the New York Times.
People
Chris Bolt named GM of WAER
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Bolt has worked as the station’s director of news and public affairs since 1995.
System/Policy
CPB grant supports increased security for NPR staff in Ukraine
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NPR began rotating hosts and other staffers from its newsmagazines and international desk through Ukraine in January.
System/Policy
Board of regents approves Iowa Public Radio ownership transfer
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“It’s extraordinarily complex, but we’re finally getting there,” said Michael Richards, board president.
Programs/Content
More than just ‘the song and dance app’: Public media stations leverage new audiences on TikTok
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Stations are using TikTok to connect with local audiences and expand their reach to younger viewers.
People
KTNA taps brewer as new GM
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Brian Robison has worked at Denali Brewing Co. for the last decade.
Diversity in Public Media
Reset of DEI work at WNET quiets discord but hasn’t healed all rifts
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The end of an employee council focused on DEI issues has lessened friction within the station. But former members say areas such as pay transparency haven’t been addressed.