Programs/Content
New preschool series aims to teach coding skills
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“Mia & Codie,” a public TV show from the creator of “WordWorld,” combines computational thinking and socioemotional learning.
American Public Media Group shuffles leadership
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Chandra Kavati is now SVP of business development and president of American Public Media.
System/Policy
Two House bills seek to ban federal funds to CPB and NPR
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Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) has once again proposed legislation to defund CPB and NPR.
System/Policy
How CPB is accelerating digital transformation across public media
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“No single entity can do it alone, but collectively, we can evolve to strengthen public media’s relationship with its audiences.”
Development
‘Death, Sex & Money’ rewards new donors with opportunity to break a sweat
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“There’s something humbling and humiliating about a group exercise class,” said host Anna Sale. “We thought, let’s just get together and do something really fun as a ‘Death, Sex & Money’ community.”
Programs/Content
‘Molly of Denali’ ties podcast to broadcast
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An eight-episode prequel is setting the stage for the PBS Kids show’s July premiere.
People
Comings and goings: NPR’s Schaefer retires after 18 years, Bentley to leave KCRW …
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Newscasts EP Robert Garcia said Rob Schaefer is known for his “sharp news instincts and a dry but wicked sense of humor.”
System/Policy
House approves $50M hike in CPB support
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Lawmakers also voted for a $2 million increase in Ready To Learn funds and level support for interconnection.
People
‘World Cafe’ host to step down this autumn
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Talia Schlanger will depart to “pursue new creative endeavors,” according to producing station WXPN.
People
Jon Hoban promoted to lead KJZZ/KBAQ
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Hoban was previously the station’s associate GM of programming.
Exit Interviews
Dave Edwards: ‘Focus on creating content that is meaningful to the communities we serve’
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“We need to stop worrying about things we can’t control,” says the retired GM of WUWM in Milwaukee. “Let’s continue to build from our strengths.”
Programs/Content
Ready To Learn backs kids-care messenger Bright By Text
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The texting service reaches busy parents and caregivers with child-care information and resources.