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.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #1: Rick Breitenfeld shares secrets to success
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Our new podcast revisits the roots of public media by bringing together founders and up-and-comers.
System/Policy
The pubmedia difference: addressing audiences as citizens
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“Our very DNA — its code written in the words of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 — confirmed we were different.”
About Current
Current unveils the Public Media Honor Roll
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To mark the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act, Current invites you to honor the individuals who brought you into public media, saw something special in you and encouraged your work.
System/Policy
Library of Congress event gathers trailblazers to review pubcasting’s achievements
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“Public television is still vital to our lives,” Dick Cavett said. “It sounds corny, but I believe it.”
System/Policy
NPR union members to meet regarding sexual harassment
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Meanwhile, CEO Jarl Mohn has told employees he is aiming for a “culture shift” at the network.
Quick Takes
Library of Congress provides access to Cavett archives, public TV Watergate hearings
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The library announced Friday the acquisition of Cavett’s archives and an online presentation of public television’s historic coverage of the Watergate hearings.
Programs/Content
Second school district halts use of WNET’s ‘Mission US’ games
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A Black Lives Matter leader said using the games to teach students about slavery was “grossly irresponsible.”
System/Policy
NPR CEO to staff: ‘I let you down’
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Jarl Mohn said NPR is hiring an outside law firm to investigate the network’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against former news VP Michael Oreskes.
Development
Key decision ahead: How to improve Passport experience for viewers, stations
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Passport supporters argue that its performance to date has demonstrated its impact, while critics caution that it’s too early to know how the system will retain this new class of donors.
System/Policy
Pubmedia must open gates to makers who push boundaries
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“The work of introducing new ideas often feels like a test that will be judged by a trusted few.”