System/Policy
FCC chair requests investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
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In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
Programs/Content
How a public broadcasting system ‘asleep at the transmitter’ has overlooked Latino listeners
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Research “was designed to cultivate a listening audience that would support the network financially. This strategy has, in turn, informed how NPR conceives of, and pursues, its ideal Latinx listener.”
People
Yamiche Alcindor to leave ‘NewsHour’ for NBC News, will retain ‘Washington Week’ role
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Alcindor has been a political contributor for NBC News and MSNBC since 2016.
People
Comings and goings: The Current names Urban Alternative content director, staff changes at WETA/NewsHour Productions …
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Julian Green most recently worked as PD for the University of Minnesota’s student-run radio station.
Programs/Content
NewsHour Productions takes over management of ‘Washington Week’
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WETA in Washington, D.C., is restructuring operations of two PBS news programs under its subsidiary.
System/Policy
Pubmedia’s failure to retain people of color needs a closer look
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“Sometimes we decide not to ask questions when we’re afraid of what the answer may be. I suspect that may be the case when it comes to why people of color leave the industry.”
Programs/Content
A podcast adapted for public radio explores Midwestern food and cultural traditions
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“Eat Your Heartland Out” creator Capri Cafaro sees conversations about food as a way to emphasize what we have in common.
People
Comings and goings: NPR names engineering VP, ‘BirdNote’ hires new leader …
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Nik Khilnani previously worked for Gannett and the Walt Disney Company.
System/Policy
Union approves first contract with Cascade Public Media
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The contract includes protections for parents, improved pay and new anti-harassment rules.
People
Stephanie Patterson joins CDP as chief customer officer
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Patterson most recently worked for American Public Media.