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.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #96: How to make kids’ podcasts and why you should
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A producer of a podcast for kids says the market still has plenty of room for new shows.
Programs/Content
‘Takeaway’ host Hockenberry to step down in August
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Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich will host during the search for a successor.
People
Scott Hanley signs on as jazz station GM
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After returning to Pittsburgh, he began volunteering at WZUM, a station started by former colleagues.
NPR staffer puts a fork in Alaska station’s flatware fiasco
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The help from headquarters “was totally unexpected and very funny,” an Alaska Public Media reporter said.
Quick Takes
Board seeks buyer for Brown University student radio station
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“We’ve arrived at this point only after exploring a wide range of financial options, yet the challenges we face are more than just financial.”
Currently Curious
Just how noncom are you?
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We’re examining noncommercialism for our Currently Curious series.
System/Policy
Ten lessons from West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s near-death experience
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After a roller-coaster ride to preserve state funding for West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Executive Director Scott Finn reflects on what he learned from the crisis.
Quick Takes
A month after ransomware attack, KQED is still stuck in the ’90s
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The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the station is rebuilding lost systems and strengthening network security.
System/Policy
House committee backs funds for Ready To Learn, passes over interconnection
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The committee recommends $25.7 million for the public TV early literacy project.
Development
Development leaders say capital campaigns require commitment from executives, community
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“You immediately become hyper-aware of how good, or not good, your relationships with people are.”