System/Policy
Vegas PBS seeks to dismiss lawsuits filed by former employee
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The lawsuits filed by a former director of digital marketing accuse station leaders and other parties of defamation and discrimination.
North Dakota’s Prairie Public dodges bill threatening to end state funding
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A bill attempting to end state funding for public broadcasting failed to make it out of committee.
System/Policy
Carlos Watson resigns from NPR board
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The Ozy Media CEO stepped down as the governance committee prepared to reconsider his role on the board.
Programs/Content
New ‘NewsHour’ initiative deepens reporting on diverse communities
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“The misery from a local perspective continues even after some of the national media has left. But the unique thing with The Communities Initiative is we’re still here. We’re still recording.”
People
Comings and goings: Lulu Garcia-Navarro joins New York Times, NPR names chief culture editor …
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Garcia-Navarro recently announced her departure from NPR.
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media moves closer to acquiring Sun-Times
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The outlets agreed to a nonbinding deal Wednesday.
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media, Sun-Times are ‘exploring partnerships’
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CPM’s interim CEO told staff that the entities are looking to “strengthen local journalism in the city and our region.”
System/Policy
New podcast hosted by Grace Lee examines public TV’s track record on DEI
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The podcast follows months of criticism directed at PBS and public media about the system’s DEI initiatives and lack of transparency.
People
Four with ties to pubmedia receive MacArthur Fellowships
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Daniel Alarcón, host and EP of NPR’s “Radio Ambulante” podcast, was among this year’s recipients.
Programs/Content
How NPR can leverage stations’ reporting to help save local journalism
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“Enterprising local reports from newsrooms across the country are simply not reflected enough in the NPR’s signature news magazines,” writes former CPB Board member Howard Husock.
System/Policy
NPR budgets for improved financial outlook in new fiscal year
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NPR has exceeded financial expectations in the current fiscal year thanks in part to a “great resurgence” in sponsorship.
People
Comings and goings: Sara DeWitt to lead children’s media at PBS, network elects board members …
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“Sara is an extraordinary leader and renowned innovator in children’s media,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.