System/Policy
Chicago Public Media announces buyouts
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CPM CEO Melissa Bell called the decision “proactive.”
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
Programs/Content
As kids move on, PBS and stations revamp afternoon schedules to attract adults
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An overhaul of PBS’ weekday schedule opens a window for older viewers to spend a lot more time with public TV.
People
Justin Shoman named president of Alaska’s KTOO
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Shoman succeeds Bill Legere, who has worked for the organization for more than three decades.
Development
Rollout of NPR Network donations tests more than the public radio giving experience
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As NPR and stations team up to build membership through digital channels, a growing sense of urgency about fundraising confronts concerns about trust and transparency.
System/Policy
Senate confirms three nominees to CPB’s board of directors
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Kathy Im, whose nomination had been pending since last year, was confirmed alongside Ruby Calvert and Diane Kaplan.
Programs/Content
Ahoy, Story Pirates! ‘SPTV’ brings creative storytelling to broadcast TV
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The public TV sibling of the popular kids podcast debuted in 2020 on KLCS in Los Angeles.
Programs/Content
WBFO show takes a daily look at Western New York’s marginalized communities
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The station launched the hourlong “Buffalo, What’s Next?” radio program in the wake of the May 14 mass shooting in the city.
Programs/Content
A mission to boost literacy informs ‘Drawn In,’ a program from Nine PBS
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Nine PBS in St. Louis partnered with Lion Forge Animation to create a series that features diverse characters who share a love of comic books.
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints ‘ATC’ EP, longtime correspondent John Burnett will retire …
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Sami Yenigun steps up to EP for “All Things Considered.”
Featured in Category
We asked people why they left public media, and here’s what they told us
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Here’s what we learned from our survey about why people leave public media, based on more than 300 responses.
Tech
How public radio stations can serve deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences
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WAMU and KQED are using web-based technologies to provide live captions of their programs.