System/Policy
Why ‘Bowling Alone’ falls short as a framework for civic engagement
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Before embracing Robert Putnam’s research on social capital, stations should look to more inclusive models for building civic engagement.
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Before embracing Robert Putnam’s research on social capital, stations should look to more inclusive models for building civic engagement.
A Paragon webinar on “Join or Die” encouraged stations to become “better caretakers of their communities.”
Our “Pathways to Philanthropy” webinar included essential elements of a successful pitch and mistakes to avoid.
PRX filled two new roles focused on podcasts.
Stations in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Jackson, Miss., will join the CPB-supported Urban Alternative format with the goal of reaching new listeners.
Courtney joined LPB in 1976 and became its leader in 1985.
Harris-Perry has been interim host since July.
A narrow challenge to a law banning broadcasts of criminal proceedings may help expand journalists’ ability to cover trials.
The Virginia station teamed up with The Steel Wheels, a locally based Americana band, on “We Made You a Song.”
“In working with musical artists, I learned that egos are enormous, and concerns are varied and unpredictable,” writes Larry Rifkin in his new memoir, “No Dead Air: Career Reflections From the TV Executive Who Saved Barney the Dinosaur From Extinction.”
Hutchins succeeds Becky Magura, who left the station to lead Nashville Public Television.
Aguilar will be EP of “Morning Edition” and “Up First.”