Programs/Content
WOSU rolls out multiplatform project on elderly caregiving
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INSIDE: Caregiving, the first production to be funded through WOSU’s new endowment, aims to help audiences understand and prepare for the challenges of elder care.
Proposal to eliminate Arkansas State Library and PBS governing boards passes Senate
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Democratic Sens. Jamie Scott of North Little Rock and Clarke Tucker of Little Rock expressed concerns that Arkansas PBS would lose both federal and private funding if its governance were no longer independent of the executive branch.
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People
Comings and goings: NPR hires managing editor, CapRadio host takes leave …
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NPR hired Samantha Melbourneweaver as managing editor of digital, audience growth and engagement.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Money Up Front’
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Give our latest pubmedia-themed brainteaser a try!
Tech
How KQED is enriching its ‘Forum’ archive with generative AI
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Ask Forum harnesses the power of a large language model to offer a more flexible and expandable search experience.
System/Policy
New Wisconsin Public Radio station honors late Executive Director Gene Purcell
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WEPP, which will begin broadcasting Thursday on 90.7 FM in Rice Lake, Wis., gets its call letters from Purcell’s given name, Eugene Patrick Purcell.
Programs/Content
WETA announces rebrand of news productions under ‘PBS News’ banner
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The weeknight news show will retain the name “PBS News Hour,” while the PBS News brand will appear on digital platforms.
Programs/Content
ASL-accessible PBS Kids programs put interpreters inside story frame
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Focus group research informed how PBS Kids and producers added American Sign Language interpretation to select series for kids ages 2–8.
Programs/Content
How journalists can shape society through ethical storytelling
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Minal Bopaiah of Brevity & Wit discusses an inclusive and prosocial framework for redefining race and equity coverage.
Programs/Content
‘Nova’ marks 50 years with blend of new and old programming about engineering, space
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A new interactive project will include creating an escape room at GBH’s studios in Boston.
People
Oregon Public Broadcasting taps CNN’s Rachel Smolkin as CEO
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Smolkin will succeed longtime leader Steve Bass, who announced plans to step down last year.
System/Policy
SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge against Chicago Public Media
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SAG-AFTRA claims CPM has “failed and refused to provide information demanded” by the union.