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
House approves $50M hike in CPB support
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Lawmakers also voted for a $2 million increase in Ready To Learn funds and level support for interconnection.
People
‘World Cafe’ host to step down this autumn
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Talia Schlanger will depart to “pursue new creative endeavors,” according to producing station WXPN.
People
Jon Hoban promoted to lead KJZZ/KBAQ
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Hoban was previously the station’s associate GM of programming.
Exit Interviews
Dave Edwards: ‘Focus on creating content that is meaningful to the communities we serve’
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“We need to stop worrying about things we can’t control,” says the retired GM of WUWM in Milwaukee. “Let’s continue to build from our strengths.”
Programs/Content
Ready To Learn backs kids-care messenger Bright By Text
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The texting service reaches busy parents and caregivers with child-care information and resources.
System/Policy
Members approve changing PRNDI’s name to Public Media Journalists Association
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“What we want to do is better serve our members and to be able to grow our membership,” said Executive Director Terry Gildea.
Programs/Content
New NPR news VP looks to bolster investigative journalism, embrace working with stations
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One of Nancy Barnes’ top goals is to “expand the investigative-reporting firepower of NPR,” she told station newsroom leaders.
System/Policy
KCRW employees approve union membership
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The SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit will include more than 90 employees.
Programs/Content
How can public media heal a divided nation?
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You have to get out of your comfort zone to get people to talk.
Fan’s collection of 8,000 cassettes preserves unique era in Princeton station’s history
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“Imagine if someone offered you a photo album that was filled with pictures of you and your family from the last 20 years, and you had never seen any of the pictures before.”