Programs/Content
NPR shortens ‘It’s Been a Minute’ broadcast, adds ‘Wild Card’
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The two shows will combine for a broadcast hour carried by more than 370 stations.
‘Division Street Revisited’ introduces Studs Terkel to the podcast generation
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Chicago journalists Melissa Harris and Mary Schmich teamed up to discover what happened to people who spoke to Terkel of their hopes and dreams.
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People
Comings and goings: Sesame Workshop names COO, NPR changes up Washington Desk …
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Joseph Giraldi’s resume includes roles at Smithsonian Channel, Time Inc. and HBO.
System/Policy
American Public Media Group shuffles leadership
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Chandra Kavati is now SVP of business development and president of American Public Media.
People
Anne Hosler to oversee Montana Public Radio, KUFM-TV
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The University of Montana announced Hosler’s appointment as director of its Broadcast Media Center.
System/Policy
Pending CPB board nominations head back to president
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A Senate rule requires that nominees who are not confirmed or rejected during the session in which they are nominated must be renominated.
Programs/Content
NPR boosts coverage of religion with added staff, partnership with Religion News Service
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“Coverage of religion is really important for helping people see that there’s a vibrant civic life in America,” said RNS Publisher Deborah Caldwell.
People
Comings and goings: WSKG hires Christine Dempsey as CCO, MPT appoints VP …
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Dempsey most recently worked as VP of radio for WLVR.
System/Policy
Noem’s public broadcasting cut proves she’s nothing like Mister Rogers and a lot like Trump
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South Dakota’s governor has proposed a sudden funding reduction for South Dakota Public Broadcasting after approving previous increases.
System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
System/Policy
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.