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
Connecticut Public offers buyouts to employees
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The buyouts are “completely voluntary,” according to the organization’s CEO.
System/Policy
Michigan university gets go-ahead from FCC to build out educational broadband
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Northern Michigan University will take its rural broadband service to the state’s Lower Peninsula.
People
Comings and goings: Mendenhall signs off in Austin, ‘Frontline’ expands team …
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Mendenhall has worked in radio for more than 40 years, 18 of them at KUT/KUTX.
Programs/Content
With CPB support, WUCF will expand video series about emergency responders
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The Florida station launched “Meet the Helpers” locally in 2016 after the Pulse nightclub shooting.
System/Policy
Capital Public Radio considers management agreement with Chico station
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Capital Public Radio and North State Public Radio are exploring a public service operating agreement.
Programs/Content
Colorado Triple A station rebrands in bid for younger audience
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Colorado Public Radio’s research had found that “OpenAir,” the station’s former brand, wasn’t resonating with listeners.
Programs/Content
Public radio stations in Ohio explore launch of statewide news collaborative
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Station leaders hope for the collaborative to begin early next year.
People
Noel King, Ailsa Chang step up to full-time hosting duties on NPR newsmags
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The hosts had been splitting their time between the news shows and NPR’s “Planet Money.”
People
Maxie Jackson resigns as Pacifica executive director
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Pacifica’s board has selected an interim executive director.
Programs/Content
How Instagram gave students a new way to report for ‘PBS NewsHour’
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The goal of the project was “to infuse Instagram with original news reporting created by teens for teens.”