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.
Programs/Content
Journalists of color facing racism head-on: ‘It kind of rips you apart’
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White nationalists and rowdy Trump supporters have targeted all kinds of media figures at rallies, but journalists of color say they encounter particular challenges when encountering racist attitudes face to face.
Quick Takes
Maine Public adds station to classical network
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The broadcaster aims to reach the entire state with its classical service.
Programs/Content
Letter to the editor: Great care went into design of ‘Flight to Freedom’
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WNET responds to our recent article about a Phoenix school district ending use of the history game.
System/Policy
Even as podcasting grows, medium can stay true to public broadcasting’s roots
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“All of us cultivating the podcasting space can certainly do our part” to keep the Public Broadcasting Act’s goals “active and audible,” writes Radiotopia’s executive producer.
Quick Takes
First ‘American Masters’ web series pays tribute to innovative women
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The program is part of a year-long initiative, #InspiringWomanPBS.
Programs/Content
How pubmedia websites try to serve a fragmented audience
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Satisfying radio, TV and digital audiences isn’t easy, but WHYY is taking on the challenge with a new website and online identity.
System/Policy
NPR CEO on leave over health concerns
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Jarl Mohn also disclosed new incidents of misconduct from NPR’s former news chief.
System/Policy
WUSF donates license to WEDU to keep programs on air in Tampa
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The agreement will keep the “zombie license” alive.
System/Policy
NPR-themed wines: Not challenging, but perfectly ‘drinkable’
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Our panel of public media wine nerds gives “All Grapes Considered” and two other wines a try.
Programs/Content
Black Public Media name update reflects group’s broader reach
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The organization was previously the National Black Programming Consortium.