Programs/Content
Kentucky Public Radio’s recipe for a statewide voter guide success
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It takes some planning to create a voter guide that geolocates users, but the payoff is entirely worth it.
Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
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We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising to support fellow stations and staffers in distress is the kind of thing we can do to prove it.
Programs/Content
Radio Milwaukee launches podcast about its city’s systemic racism
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“By Every Measure” takes a data-driven approach to uncovering Milwaukee’s racial disparities.
People
Kevin Crane resigns as CEO of Nashville Public Television
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Crane joined the station in 2000 and was named its leader in 2017.
People
American Public Media Group CEO Jon McTaggart will step down
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McTaggart will continue to lead the organization until a successor is in place.
Programs/Content
Record-setting BTS Tiny Desk inspires donations to public radio
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In just 25 minutes, the video broke the record for the most-viewed Tiny Desk performance within 24 hours of premiering.
Development
Remodel of ‘Action Auction’ brings new generation of supporters to annual fundraiser
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The annual live broadcast, a community-building tradition for southwestern Ohio’s CET and ThinkTV stations, completed its first fundraiser Saturday using online bidding and far less airtime.
System/Policy
Solar panels in parking lot power studios of Maine’s WERU-FM
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The community radio station in East Orland has entered into a power-purchase agreement to convert to sustainable energy.
System/Policy
NPR budget for new fiscal year aims to avoid layoffs despite deficit
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A projected shortfall of $29 million will be closed with furloughs and other cost-saving measures.
System/Policy
KCRW responds to drop in income with buyouts, layoffs
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The station’s revenue has declined amid the pandemic due to “a large dip” in sponsorship.
Programs/Content
Urban Alternative stations seek to educate listeners about voting
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WCLK in Atlanta is also providing information about voting and the U.S. Census for its community.