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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People
Love trumps competition for married couple reporting for Fox News, NPR
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With Myre’s move to a new position at NPR, he and his wife Jennifer Griffin are again competing on a beat.
Quick Takes
WGBH allegedly dismisses reporter after discovering views on vaccines
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The Boston Globe says WGBH released the reporter after learning of “past statements linking vaccines and autism.”
System/Policy
Pennsylvania’s WVIA announces channel-sharing agreement
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The station will receive $25.9 million in auction proceeds.
People
Lam steps to head of ‘Table’, Buckner leads Public Broadcasting Atlanta, and other comings and goings
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Also, American Public Media hires a chief of on-demand and cultural programming.
System/Policy
Spectrum auction nets nearly $35M for two Pennsylvania stations
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WITF will share a channel, and WQED will move to a lower frequency.
Quick Takes
W.Va. governor proposes zeroing out of pubcasting funding
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An elimination of funding could result in a severe downsizing at the network.
Programs/Content
Biopic of John Lewis to debut in PBS Black History Month lineup
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PBS decided to schedule Kathleen Dowdey’s documentary days before the congressman’s fiery exchange with then President-elect Trump.
System/Policy
Florida licensee gets $18.7M for WUSF-TV in spectrum auction
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Tampa’s secondary PBS station will go dark later this year.
System/Policy
Michigan licensee sells TV station for $14M in spectrum auction
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WCMZ will go dark in about three months.
Ethics in Public Media
To truly serve the public, community stations must apply standards for what’s said on-air
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As broadcasters, staff and volunteers have to be intentional about presenting diverse voices without creating discord that undermines civil discussion.