"Surely, we are capable of changing when the stakes are so high and the consequences of failure so dire. And make no mistake: the stakes are high."

Longtime WTTW host and producer Geoffrey Baer has made programs about Chicago’s history and architecture since the 1990s. "Chicago Mysteries" offered a new way to tell the city’s story.

“Part of our vision is to lead the community conversation. … I see 'Engage' as the most public, consistent way we're doing that,” says WMFE CEO Judith Smelser.

"This is a story that needs to be told ... for my sake, for our family's sake, and for those who will listen to it in Detroit and see themselves in it," Mosley said.

A proposal to be forwarded to stations allocates $7.6 million of PBS’ own funds for strategic priorities.

The new PBS Kids series is a literacy show “about different ways to communicate ... and understanding peoples’ points of view,” says creator Tim McKeon.

The staff announced their intent to unionize earlier this month.

Perez had been serving as the station's interim CEO.

Shawn Castellanos was named EVP and chief revenue officer for WETA.

Last year, a subcommittee had recommended zeroing out public media funding.

The music station purchased San Francisco’s KREV for $3.75 million in an October bankruptcy auction.

Gordon acknowledged the station’s financial difficulties and said she aims to lead with transparency.

Bodley is leaving for a position at WVTF in Roanoke, Va.