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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System/Policy
PBS Board approves national promotion of Passport premium
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The board also approved a $323.9 million budget proposal for FY18 with no member dues increase.
Programs/Content
WGBH to open news desk at AIR headquarters
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Beginning Tuesday, a reporter will rotate into a three-week assignment at the Association of Independents in Radio headquarters in Fields Corner, part of the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester.
System/Policy
Virginia network gets $182M from sale of two stations in spectrum auction
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The stations air a mix of international programming, including some locally produced shows.
System/Policy
3 warnings for news departments from the WUTC incident
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Last week’s firing of a reporter should be a learning experience for public media stations, particularly those licensed to entities with agendas that can easily clash with the mission of a news organization.
Programs/Content
PRX will take over distribution of two Wisconsin radio shows
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PRI currently distributes the programs.
Quick Takes
NEH grants include funds to preserve ‘All Things Considered’
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NPR receives $315,000 for the project.
System/Policy
CPB president visits Congress to defend threatened funding request
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The appearance was Pat Harrison’s first before the House subcommittee in 10 years.
Programs/Content
New podcast documents a changing Nashville with collaborative verse
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With help from a Public Radio Exchange training program, “Versify” is finding fodder for a podcast in a series of community events.
Quick Takes
NPR chides Tennessee university over firing of public radio reporter
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NPR called for an affirmation of editorial independence between WUTC and its university licensee.
System/Policy
Watch CPB’s CEO testify before Congress
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Pat Harrison visited the Hill to explain why public media deserves federal support.