Programs/Content
Kentucky Public Radio’s recipe for a statewide voter guide success
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It takes some planning to create a voter guide that geolocates users, but the payoff is entirely worth it.
Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
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We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising to support fellow stations and staffers in distress is the kind of thing we can do to prove it.
Sean Powers: Public radio gets me out of my comfort zone
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“I love the fact that as a journalist, I can get outside of my comfort zone and meet people who don’t look like me or sound like me.”
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #103: Getting personal at Third Coast
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Should a journalist take to the mic to share a personal story? The short answer: Maybe.
Programs/Content
In troubling times, public TV is where children, and adults, can find ‘helpers’
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Public media plays a critical role in helping young children understand and cope in an increasingly difficult world.
Quick Takes
New Ken Burns website curates content related to his films
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The site’s name, Unum, is taken from the U.S. motto “e pluribus unum” — from many, one.
People
Kit Jensen to retire after 40 years, hip-hop artist joins MPR and other comings and goings
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“Kit has been a transformational leader in public media,” said Julie Adler Raskind, board chair for ideastream.
System/Policy
Employees tell NPR board of anger over harassment, demand change
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The board also heard messages of support for CEO Jarl Mohn.
Programs/Content
‘In the Dark’ creators demystify investigative audio reporting
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The host and producer of the award-winning podcast share tips for framing investigative stories.
Quick Takes
Virginia’s WVPT to consolidate with Commonwealth Public Broadcasting
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WVPT’s licensee approved the merger “to strengthen its operational and strategic position moving forward.”
System/Policy
Citing demands of Oreskes follow-up, NPR board chair declines third term
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“I am unable to devote the amount of time that the current situation … demands of the NPR board chair to be truly effective,” said Roger LaMay.
Obituaries
Host of WPT’s ‘Sewing With Nancy’ dies at 64
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Nancy Zieman had announced her retirement due to health issues in September.