System/Policy
NPR will lead two-day training on ‘identity and difference’ for station leaders
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It will be the first time NPR has made the training available only to stations.
PBS closes DEI office, citing a Trump executive order
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PBS had created its diversity, equity and inclusion team in 2021 after receiving criticism from independent filmmakers.
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People
Justin Harvey named co-president of The Programming Service
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Harvey will serve alongside CEO BaBette Davidson.
System/Policy
Upside to digital acquisitions: reaching audiences where they are
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Stations have found that monetizing their local news sites takes experimentation and “a lot of learning.”
Programs/Content
APM’s ‘Splendid Table’ podcast to be distributed by Vox Media
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“The Splendid Table” airs on more than 400 public radio stations.
People
Stephen Gong to retire as leader of Center for Asian American Media
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Gong has led the nonprofit since 2006.
Programs/Content
NPR updates newsmag strategy to address audience declines
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The changes include shorter segments, a broader range of topics and more “joy.”
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Spotless’
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A defining characteristic of public media is behind the theme answers in this month’s puzzle.
System/Policy
Pubmedia faces financial, governance challenges in filling local news ‘void,’ new report says
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The Ralph Nader–founded public interest group Center for Study of Responsive Law released the study Thursday.
Programs/Content
CPB selects PBS SoCal to pilot civics initiative
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Content created by PBS SoCal and pilot stations will lay the groundwork for national launch in May 2025.
System/Policy
Union group calls for CPB to add board member representing workers’ interests
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A coalition of unions associated with the AFL-CIO is advocating for policies that it says would protect nonprofit workers.
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PBS Fort Wayne GM Bruce Haines to retire
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Haines has led the station since 2008.