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.
People
KOSU names Rachel Hubbard executive director
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Hubbard has been serving as interim director since 2019.
System/Policy
How to fight Trump’s ‘Capitol punishment’ for public media
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When racist radio host Rush Limbaugh gets a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a standing ovation in Congress, Current’s executive director is worried that this year’s lobbying effort may not be enough to save federal funding for public broadcasting.
Programs/Content
New podcast focuses on stories of recovery, with a host who’s been there
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Vic Vela, a journalist and recovering drug addict, hosts Colorado Public Radio’s “Back From Broken.”
System/Policy
Newest journalism hub will expand coverage in Gulf States
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Four stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana will form the collaborative newsroom.
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Comings and goings: Katherine Arno becomes VP at CPB, Vegas PBS hires development director …
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Arno will oversee the Community Service Grant program.
System/Policy
Public media must open more paths to leadership training
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“It’s troubling that in an industry with nearly 20,000 people, the employees who seek career-path counseling, leadership development and diversity/inclusion training aren’t able to find what they need to build their skills and careers.”
System/Policy
WAMU sells Maryland station to Delaware Public Media
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The sale allows WAMU to “focus its resources on the Washington, D.C., region.”
Programs/Content
Minnesota university considers selling radio station to local pubcaster
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A public television station would take over KUMD if the deal goes through.
Programs/Content
New studies of source diversity guide stations’ work in covering their communities
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Blue Ridge Public Radio and KUT in Austin, Texas, recently shared results of yearlong surveys.
People
KRCC GM resigns following deal with Colorado Public Radio
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Kyle Cunningham said he is “seeking to find some balance in my personal and professional life.”