System/Policy
Operator of St. Louis’ KDHX files for bankruptcy
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Double Helix Corp. said it will continue to operate while it negotiates a “restructuring and/or repayment plan” with creditors.
Waco’s KWBU faces budget shortfall after licensee announces end to financial support
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The decision will result in a $200,000 shortfall for the station.
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Comings and goings: NPR announces board changes, CPB appoints SVP …
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Paul Hunton and Stephen George accepted new seats on NPR’s board.
People
Elise Pepple to leave Marfa Public Radio
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“With an exceptional staff and Board, the future is bright,” she wrote in announcing her departure as ED.
System/Policy
Public Media Co., partners to examine community benefits of music stations
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A national survey of music station leaders begins Thursday and continues through March 7.
System/Policy
LGBTQ history videos find new home after PBS pulls content due to Trump executive orders
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New York City’s Education Department has posted the videos on its own website.
Programs/Content
WOSU rolls out multiplatform project on elderly caregiving
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INSIDE: Caregiving, the first production to be funded through WOSU’s new endowment, aims to help audiences understand and prepare for the challenges of elder care.
System/Policy
Proposal to eliminate Arkansas State Library and PBS governing boards passes Senate
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Democratic Sens. Jamie Scott of North Little Rock and Clarke Tucker of Little Rock expressed concerns that Arkansas PBS would lose both federal and private funding if its governance were no longer independent of the executive branch.
System/Policy
North Dakota House votes to defund Prairie Public, sends bill to Senate
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The bill prevents state officials from providing state or federal funding to Prairie Public.
System/Policy
Stations alter DEI statements in wake of Trump order, state laws
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The changes come on the heels of PBS closing its DEI office and dismissing two staffers.
System/Policy
Analysis finds most station boards fall short in reflecting community diversity
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We reviewed FCC data for 205 licensees to see how their boards compared to local demographics.
System/Policy
Senators send letter to FCC chair over ‘weaponization’ of commission
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The letter cited FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s own letter asking the commission’s Enforcement Bureau to open an investigation into NPR and PBS member stations.