Programs/Content
WOSU rolls out multiplatform project on elderly caregiving
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INSIDE: Caregiving, the first production to be funded through WOSU’s new endowment, aims to help audiences understand and prepare for the challenges of elder care.
Proposal to eliminate Arkansas State Library and PBS governing boards passes Senate
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Democratic Sens. Jamie Scott of North Little Rock and Clarke Tucker of Little Rock expressed concerns that Arkansas PBS would lose both federal and private funding if its governance were no longer independent of the executive branch.
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The accent of your musical taste
Music is often referred to as a “universal language” — one that transcends the difference of spoken language and unites us in our shared humanity. This universality extends beyond our common love of music across cultures to the actual nuts of bolts of musical practice.
System/Policy
Missouri radio stations will become independent nonprofits
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St. Louis Public Radio, KCUR and Classical KC will be governed by independent nonprofits.
System/Policy
Busloads of South Dakota Public Broadcasting supporters make case to avoid $3.6M state budget cut
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Supporters said the cut would undermine public safety, government transparency, education, high school activities and local storytelling.
System/Policy
Why the impact of CPB funding cuts may not be equal
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An analysis of station financial data suggests disproportionate effects could be felt across radio and TV stations, as well as smaller and larger markets.
System/Policy
Harvest Public Media lands $1M CPB grant
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The grant will help the collaboration add three reporters at new partner stations and an audience editor.
System/Policy
WITF, newspaper journalists vote to join union
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The journalists voted 39-10 in favor of unionizing with The NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia.
Engagement
Why live events could be key to classical radio’s survival
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Growing classical audiences is about exposure and engagement. The best live events may attract both current and potential members.
System/Policy
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on PBS and NPR CEOs to testify
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The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is concerned about “blatantly ideological and partisan coverage,” Greene wrote in letters to PBS’ Paula Kerger and NPR’s Katherine Maher.
People
Let’s celebrate public media’s outstanding young professionals
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Lift up young talents in public media. Nominate your Rising Star!
System/Policy
St. Louis’ KDHX dismisses volunteer hosts, switches to canned programming
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In a statement posted on the station’s website, Board President Gary Pierson attributed the decision in part to a “decline in financial support.”
System/Policy
Arkansas senator seeks to abolish state library and PBS oversight boards
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Senate Bill 184 would abolish both boards and transfer their powers and authorities to the education department.