System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
Programs/Content
Al Letson brings his storytelling voice to new podcast Errthang
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Al Letson is channeling his talents as a slam poet and performer into a new podcast.
Programs/Content
Technicians’ union objects to NPR proposal to reduce job protections
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The union supporting NPR’s engineers and audio technicians is pushing back against new contract proposals.
People
Four new staffers at Colorado Public Radio, Marketplace hires a reporter and more comings and goings in pubmedia
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WFPL-FM, part of Louisville Public Media in Kentucky, has hired Tara Anderson as arts and culture correspondent.
People
Longtime GPB producer, writer Gerald Bryant dies at 69
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“For years, Gerald was the epicenter of everything creative at GPB,” said a colleague.
Quick Takes
Friday roundup: Jarl Mohn, James Baker and an NPR gap in the Caribbean
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Our guide to the news and links you might have missed this week.
Documentaries
Final listening tour event taps filmmakers for ideas
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Representatives from PBS spurred discussion about promotion, distribution and scheduling of independent films on public TV.
Ethics
NPR clarifies its code of ethics for acquired shows
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NPR has updated its ethics handbook to clarify how it applies to hosts such as Diane Rehm, whose advocacy work prompted a review.
Programs/Content
After six seasons, Downton Abbey will close its gilded doors
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PBS is hoping “to make the coming year a celebration of Downton Abbey,” PBS President Paula Kerger said.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #11: FAQ on copyright and fair use; How long should podcasts be?
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Public media people often take some liberties with copyright. Are they legal, or should they be?
Podcasting
PodScanning: NPR is building a podcast discovery tool
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Learn more about NPR’s soon-to-launch podcast discovery tool. Plus, more news from the world of public radio podcasting.