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
How key committee members in Congress have voted on pubmedia funding
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Past votes may indicate how legislators weighing in on CPB’s appropriation will address the White House’s proposed end to federal funding.
System/Policy
5 things you need to know about threats to CPB funding
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The likelihood of total defunding seems slim — but public media would surely see some changes if support really were cut.
Development
First Look Media and Democracy Fund to provide $12M for investigative journalism
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Grantees include the Center for Investigative Reporting, the Center for Public Integrity and ProPublica.
Quick Takes
Noncommercial news stations gain audience share, benefit from election bump
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Stations outpaced their commercial competitors in audience share growth measured last month.
System/Policy
Budget stalemate in Illinois clouds revenue future for public broadcasters
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University licensees are doubly vulnerable to cuts.
Quick Takes
Tennessee station reportedly fires journalist after complaints from state lawmakers
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The reporter’s story captured some candid remarks about proposed legislation that would affect transgender high-school students.
Programs/Content
Midwest nonprofit news outlet seeks to boost engagement-based journalism
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The engagement fellow will focus on diversifying MCIR’s audience by involving community members in the newsroom’s editorial process and fostering conversations about its coverage.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #91: What would actually happen if they defunded CPB
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And a sitting CPB board member discusses why the corporation should be defunded.
Programs/Content
ThinkProgress editor Zack Ford on how public radio covers LGBT issues
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“I don’t really care if NPR comes off as politically biased one way or the other, because what I care about is that people’s lives are on the line and that the truth is on the line.”
Development
What’s a major gift in public media? Depends on who you ask
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At most stations, individuals who contribute at least $1,000 cumulatively over a year are considered major donors. But outside of public media, major gifts involve much larger donations.