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.
System/Policy
After cutting his job, NPR grants David Welna four-month extension
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The national security correspondent will continue at the network in a different role until Jan. 6.
System/Policy
Pointing to harmful messaging, autism organization ends partnership with Sesame Workshop
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The Autistic Self Advocacy Network said that a resource kit for parents, developed by the autism organization Autism Speaks, furthers “stigma against autistic children and adults.”
System/Policy
Judge rejects NPR’s motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit
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The $57 million lawsuit claims NPR published defamatory statements about a Texas investor.
Programs/Content
In St. Louis, a ‘Mini J School’ makes public radio listeners advocates for real news
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“We felt a need and a desire for people to know and understand more deeply how you can tell the news you’re getting is from a reputable source, but even going deeper than that, to understand the profession of journalism and why it’s important for democracy.”
System/Policy
NLRB rules against Rhode Island PBS in union dispute
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The ruling affirms a judge’s 2018 decision.
Programs/Content
With digital-first experiment, Florida station zeroes in on climate change
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The debut issue of WJCT’s “Adapt” featured stories, videos and interviews on topics including seabirds, eco-friendly homes and carbon dioxide emissions.
Engagement
By tapping a community’s knowledge, ‘Lunch & Listen’ events can make your journalism better
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Informal gatherings with residents of a South Sacramento neighborhood helped Capital Public Radio set the editorial direction for a new podcast while drawing back the curtain on the reporting process.
System/Policy
Citing changing priorities, NPR will eliminate some newsroom jobs
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NPR will cut the position of longtime reporter David Welna as part of the restructuring.
Programs/Content
Comings and goings: Gerdeman leaves PBS, WGBH awards fellowships …
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Gerdeman is starting a consulting service after more than five years at PBS.
System/Policy
At a time when local information is needed, FCC vote endangers public-access stations
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The commission’s decision last week could threaten funding for Public, Educational and Government outlets, many of which provide unique coverage of their communities.