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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Programs/Content
MPT film on opioid addiction to air regionally on commercial stations
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A newspaper coalition representing more than 100 publications and wire services also will cover the topic.
Development
Knight News Match raises more than $1.2 million
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“This is yet another sign that the public is willing to pay for quality journalism,” said Jennifer Preston, Knight Foundation’s VP of journalism.
Quick Takes
Third Coast offers Radio Residency for audio producers
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The one-week program is open to all who identify themselves as part of an under-represented group in public radio and podcasting.
Quick Takes
Report on journalists’ deaths proposes changes to NPR’s editorial procedures
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The audit concludes with 12 observations and recommendations.
Programs/Content
Indiana stations work out system for sharing ‘ATC’ host
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The arrangement between WFYI and WBAA is expected to free other newsroom staff to report and produce more feature stories.
Quick Takes
New training will help digital staffers polish their skills
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The Digital Immersion Project will provide training, workshops and mentorships.
Programs/Content
PBS SoCal preps for bigger role in national production
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The PBS flagship for greater Los Angeles is nurturing ambitions to bring more ideas from Hollywood’s creative community to public television.
System/Policy
‘Hill’ report says Trump team adopting proposal to cut federal funds for CPB, NEA and NEH
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The incoming president’s team is using the conservative Heritage Foundation’s budget blueprint as a template for spending cuts.
Programs/Content
Peoria station marks debut of PBS Kids channel with party
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Local childhood education experts, elected officials and even a skunk joined children at a special event recorded for later broadcast.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #87: RadioPublic, public media’s chance to own the podcasting marketplace
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Adam takes a test drive of the new mobile app with RadioPublic’s Matt MacDonald and Jake Shapiro.