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Robert MacNeil, founding co-anchor of ‘PBS NewsHour,’ dies at 93
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MacNeil, a television journalist who had the “courage to be boring,” favored substance over flash.
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WNET Group announces layoffs to its New Jersey newsroom, plans to cancel ‘NYC-Arts’
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The job cuts affected staff working in children’s media, local news and the Interactive Engagement Group, among other units.
System/Policy
Citing lagging income, Chicago Public Media cuts staff, ends Vocalo broadcast
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In an email to staff, outgoing CEO Matt Moog and board chair Robert Pasin said that revenues “are not growing to support our mission.”
System/Policy
WPSU faces cuts with 20% less in Penn State funds
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While it’s too soon to project whether the station in central Pennsylvania will have layoffs, GM Isabel Reinert said it is clear that there is no way to deal with the budget challenges without addressing staffing.
People
Comings and goings: Stephanie Kuo named PRX VP, Wade Lee promoted at KUT …
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Kuo joined PRX in 2018 as a project manager and has also been director of training/content development.
Programs/Content
How to elevate your audio interviews from good to great
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Here are six practical interviewing strategies for reporters, producers and hosts, drawn from the day-to-day practices of some of today’s best audio storytellers.
People
Comings and goings: Bobby Carter named host and series producer of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, Jack Corbett named ‘Planet Money’ visual host …
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Bobby Carter, who first joined NPR as an intern in 2000, was promoted within NPR Music.
Programs/Content
‘Nova’ pairs with stations to help viewers experience total solar eclipse
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“This is an event that can bring an entire country together and show people the world in a way that only science can,” says Julia Cort, co-executive producer.
System/Policy
American Public Media restructures APM Studios, eliminates positions
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APM Studios will move away from being a standalone podcast studio.
System/Policy
Oregon Public Broadcasting voluntarily recognizes union of content staff
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More than 60 employees will be part of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists union.
System/Policy
More than ever, we need to rethink our election coverage
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“Surely, we are capable of changing when the stakes are so high and the consequences of failure so dire. And make no mistake: the stakes are high.”