System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
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.
SPONSORED
The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
Programs/Content
PBS’s Kerger warns of station shutdowns if CPB goes dark
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“There is no plan B” to replace federal funding, Paula Kerger told TV critics during her executive session at the Summer Press Tour.
Programs/Content
Luna arrives, Ruffman returns and more from the PBS Press Tour
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Also, “The Great American Read” will let viewers vote on the nation’s favorite book.
People
Merritt returns to CPB, Ellcessor is back at WNYC and other comings and goings
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Kathy Merritt is the new SVP for journalism and radio at CPB.
System/Policy
CPB convenes public TV leaders to help system innovate
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The Future Business Strategies initiative is a different kind of project for CPB.
KCPW
Salt Lake City station restructures major debt burden
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The debt was assumed in 2008 during an effort to save the station.
Currently Curious
Where do public broadcasting stations abound?
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A reader wants to know how many cities have duplicate NPR and PBS stations.
Tech
AWARN public safety group adds members, sets ‘road map’ meeting
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AWARN now includes four of the largest emergency-alert originators.
People
Joni Deutsch: ‘Public media is what you make it’
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Public media encouraged Joni Deutsch’s evolving musical appetite with indie and alternative bands and little-heard sounds.
Programs/Content
PBS’ Online Film Festival tells diverse stories through expanded partner base
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In its sixth year, the festival has added a “juried” prize, which is chosen by an esteemed panel of independent film experts.