System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
System/Policy
Federal budget gives CPB $535M for FY2025, boosts interconnection and Next Gen Warning System
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CPB will receive an additional $10 million in its base appropriation, and public media’s FEMA grant program gets a $16 million boost.
Programs/Content
Study finds greater racial diversity in public TV documentaries, both on screen and behind the scenes
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Commercial media outlets are “much more likely” than their public media counterparts to distribute documentaries directed by men and white filmmakers, according to a study by the Center for Media & Social Impact at American University’s School of Communication.
Programs/Content
As kids move on, PBS and stations revamp afternoon schedules to attract adults
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An overhaul of PBS’ weekday schedule opens a window for older viewers to spend a lot more time with public TV.
People
Justin Shoman named president of Alaska’s KTOO
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Shoman succeeds Bill Legere, who has worked for the organization for more than three decades.
Development
Rollout of NPR Network donations tests more than the public radio giving experience
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As NPR and stations team up to build membership through digital channels, a growing sense of urgency about fundraising confronts concerns about trust and transparency.
System/Policy
Senate confirms three nominees to CPB’s board of directors
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Kathy Im, whose nomination had been pending since last year, was confirmed alongside Ruby Calvert and Diane Kaplan.
Programs/Content
Ahoy, Story Pirates! ‘SPTV’ brings creative storytelling to broadcast TV
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The public TV sibling of the popular kids podcast debuted in 2020 on KLCS in Los Angeles.
Programs/Content
WBFO show takes a daily look at Western New York’s marginalized communities
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The station launched the hourlong “Buffalo, What’s Next?” radio program in the wake of the May 14 mass shooting in the city.
Programs/Content
A mission to boost literacy informs ‘Drawn In,’ a program from Nine PBS
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Nine PBS in St. Louis partnered with Lion Forge Animation to create a series that features diverse characters who share a love of comic books.
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints ‘ATC’ EP, longtime correspondent John Burnett will retire …
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Sami Yenigun steps up to EP for “All Things Considered.”