System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
Obituaries
Bobbi English, Sesame Workshop TV executive, dies at 57
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In her dream job, English managed Sesame Workshop’s relationships with public television for 19 years.
Featured in Category
Bob Culkeen named CEO of WTCI in Chattanooga
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Culkeen replaces former CEO Paul Grove, who left the station to become president of WEDU in Tampa, Fla.
System/Policy
WGBH to open Worcester bureau
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The bureau will open in the spring with a full-time reporter.
People
Comings and goings: Longtime jazz host retires in St. Louis, WBEZ adds morning anchor …
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Owsley spent 36 years with St. Louis Public Radio as the city’s leading voice in jazz radio.
System/Policy
Missouri station plans to expand reach to area without NPR
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KRCU’s new signal is expected to be on the air later this year.
Development
WBEZ enters final stretch of $30M campaign to fund its journalism
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The Chicago station looks to meet its goal by raising another $7 million this year.
People
Comings and goings: Mary Pruess retires in Quad Cities, MPR’s Nancy Cassutt moves into management role at ‘Marketplace’ …
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Pruess signs off as WQPT nears the goal of its $2.4 million capital campaign.
People
Ellen Doherty promoted to chief creative officer at Fred Rogers Productions
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Doherty oversees popular PBS Kids series while developing new projects.
System/Policy
Ohio radio station provides ‘oasis’ for listeners recovering from addiction
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Rock and Recovery, a nightly show and 24/7 stream, features interviews with medical professionals, stories of personal recovery, and music chosen to uplift and motivate listeners.
Programs/Content
PBS stations roll out localized live streams on YouTube TV
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Cord-cutters in more than 75% of TV households can access PBS and station content through public TV’s first deal with a subscription streaming service.