System/Policy
NPR CEO warns of ‘hostile environment’ ahead for journalism, scrutiny of pubmedia
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“We should be well prepared at every moment to talk with enthusiasm about the purpose and value of public media,” CEO Katherine Maher said.
October CDP Index: Radio results remain sluggish while TV waits for next blockbuster
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A declining rate of growth among Passport users is exposing cracks in new donor programs at TV and joint licensees.
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Programs/Content
WFIU podcast explores broader implications of death penalty executions carried out in 2020
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“Rush to Kill” digs into a complex national story that consumed WFIU’s news team during the last months of the Trump administration.
People
Pat Butler will retire from America’s Public Television Stations
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Butler has led the nonprofit, based in Washington, D.C., since 2011.
Programs/Content
Death, rituals and outlaws: How PBS stations are using YouTube to reach young and diverse audiences
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A CPB-backed initiative helped launch YouTube series produced by stations in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina, among other locations.
People
Wendy Turner to lead Michigan Radio
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“I am truly honored to join the staff of Michigan Radio,” Turner said.
People
Mukhtar Ibrahim stepping down as CEO of Sahan Journal
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Ibrahim founded the organization in 2019.
System/Policy
Utah pubcaster to acquire KCPW
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The format on KCPW’s 88.3 FM signal will switch to bilingual programming.
Programs/Content
How podcast creators transform big ideas into compelling stories
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“No matter which direction we start from — event or idea first — we’re striving for the marriage of story and meaning.”
Development
This station leader is lapping his colleagues in fundraising
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Gary Sexton, director of broadcasting for Ohio’s WYSU-FM, is running 200 miles this month to bring in donations.
People
Comings and goings: COO leaves Arkansas PBS, jazz bassist named host of NEPM show …
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Eduardo Leon left his position as COO for Arkansas PBS to lead the progressive news network Free Speech TV.
Development
Austin stations receive $1.5 million gift for news and music
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The gift will support news and music services at the station over three years.