System/Policy
Senate Appropriations Committee recommends level funding for CPB
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The committee splits from the House proposal to zero out public media’s funding.
This PBS fan watched every episode of ‘American Experience’
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Shane Hunt, a friends board member for Idaho PBS and a dean at Idaho State University, achieved the feat this spring.
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Programs/Content
New KUT podcast showcases Austin’s Black community
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“We get to learn from our guests as much as listeners do.”
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media board approves ‘Sun-Times’ acquisition
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“This is an important step to grow and strengthen local journalism in Chicago,” said CPM CEO Matt Moog.
Programs/Content
New PBS initiatives will support filmmakers of color, offer early-career mentoring
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“I think the most important aspect of all the conversations, particularly with diverse filmmakers, over this last year has been for us to listen and try to understand where there are barriers and how we can bring more work forward, how we can better support filmmakers no matter what stage of their professional career they are in,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
Programs/Content
Working group will help NPR develop new standards and ethics handbook
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The new handbook will go beyond NPR’s existing ethics guide to focus on station-specific issues, such as editorial independence from university and school district licensees.
People
Comings and goings: Workshop names ‘Sesame’ EP, Futuro Studios hires leader …
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Salvador Perez has worked as a senior producer and director for Sesame Workshop.
Local that Works
How KQED is forging new bonds with Latinx audiences
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“KQED is one of the biggest public media organizations in the U.S., and we understand that there are a lot of folks who have eyes on it as viewers or listeners or people who observe the work that we’re doing. How do we create a sense of place with these audiences to engage with them and become more relevant to their needs?”
Education
How taking public radio’s journalism into classrooms can engage and educate students
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In an excerpt from her book “Listen Wise: Teach Students to Be Better Listeners,” Monica Brady-Myerov recalls the “lightbulb moment” that led her to launch the digital education platform Listenwise.
System/Policy
Second discrimination lawsuit against NPR moves to federal court
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The complaint echoes another discrimination suit against the network.
People
Tonya Mosley stepping down as ‘Here & Now’ co-host to become correspondent
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Mosley will spend more time on her podcast, “Truth Be Told.”
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: Missouri TV stations appoint chief content officers, chief diversity officer will leave WETA …
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Aja Williams is rejoining Nine PBS as CCO.