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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Quick Takes
ITVS wins Peabody award
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ITVS is being recognized for transforming the media landscape and supporting timeless work.
System/Policy
Pacific Mountain Network shuts down, gives final funds to APTS
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“This is a transformative event in the history of both our organizations,” said APTS President Pat Butler.
People
NPR’s Michael Oreskes: “I’m here for the mission”
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The top news exec at NPR says he chose public media because society needs robust journalism.
Quick Takes
ProPublica, ICIJ among Pulitzer-Prize winners
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ProPublica shared the prize for public service while International Center of Investigative Journalists won for explanatory reporting.
System/Policy
Legislators approve budget that cuts $1M from West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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It’s unclear if Gov. Justice, who expressed support for maintaining full funding to WVPB, will sign the bill.
CPB funding
Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism
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A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.
WBUR
Boston’s WBUR to launch investigative unit
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WBUR plans to hire three journalists to tackle stories such as opioid addiction, climate change and immigration.
System/Policy
University chancellor called for reporter’s firing from WUTC
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Jacqui Helbert filed a lawsuit over her dismissal.
Federal funding
More members of Congress sign on to public broadcasting support letter
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Seventeen House Republicans are among 166 members of Congress advocating for CPB’s appropriation.
Currently Curious
Beyond politics, public media audiences and Trump supporters have some things in common
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Public radio listeners skew toward the liberal end of the spectrum while PBS viewers are more conservative. But in demographic terms, both share characteristics with Trump voters.