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.
Programs/Content
With new chief programmer, Kerger sees potential for more arts on PBS
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Beyond his achievements as a veteran TV executive, Perry Simon’s involvement with regional theatre distinguished him as a candidate, PBS’ president told critics.
System/Policy
Paluzzi retires from KJZZ after investigation of harassment allegations
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The longtime GM of the Phoenix station decried the report as retaliation against him for opposing new pay practices.
Quick Takes
Atlanta viewers to get second full PBS member station
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PBA 30 will also rebrand to ATL PBA.
Programs/Content
As more Native media-makers tell stories of their people, public TV’s pipeline flourishes
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Longstanding efforts to support Native filmmakers has opened a new window for authentic storytelling.
Programs/Content
Undertold history of Native America lands on PBS with a big splash
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The sweeping four-part series from Providence Pictures reflects on the endurance of tribal cultures and traditions over thousands of years.
Programs/Content
A sneak peek at Native American series and specials airing this fall and beyond
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Historical documentaries, a rock ‘n’ roll film and series exploring cultural traditions are cued up for public TV premieres.
Quick Takes
Bay Area pubcasters finalize sale, creating Northern California Public Media
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KCSM-TV and joint licensee KRCB are joining under the new umbrella organization.
System/Policy
More than 40 NPR employees join peer group to help with harassment issues
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Speaking at a Freedom Forum Institute event Tuesday, members of a core organizing group described how they’re vetting and training the volunteer network.
Programs/Content
APM eliminates three jobs from ‘Live from Here’ as it plans ‘new experiences’ for listeners
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Three longtime “A Prairie Home Companion” employees lost their jobs.