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System/Policy

Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station

By Caleb Ogilvie, Editorial Intern | December 20, 2024

The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.

StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs

By Claire Elana Davenport, Freelance Contributor | December 20, 2024

The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.

System/Policy

GOP commissioners signal intent to review reporting requirements for public broadcasters

By Doug Halonen, Freelance Contributor | January 6, 2017

Under a Republican-controlled FCC, public broadcasters will get a new hearing for their objections to disclosures required of station board members.

Stations

Maine tower engineer leads rescue for hopelessly tangled moose

By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | January 6, 2017

Jeffrey Mahaney knew what he had to do. He drove two hours to the far-flung site and snowshoed off-road to the tower.

System/Policy

Rhode Island Public Radio to acquire license from UMass Dartmouth

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 5, 2017

The new signal will nearly double the station’s coverage.

Quick Takes

Grants support 10 Latino projects headed for public media distribution

By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | January 5, 2017

Projects range from a web series of three-minute videos to several 90-minute documentary films.

Obituaries

Longtime public radio professional Vidal Guzmán drowns trying to save son

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | January 5, 2017

Colleagues remember Guzmán for his bravery, character and dedication to family.

People

Charney takes lead at NPR One, McNamara leaves PBS and other comings and goings

By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor | January 4, 2017

Tamar Charney joined NPR early last year to focus on the mobile app’s use of station content.

Ethics in Public Media

With growing emphasis on social media, MPB requires more staff to adhere to ethics code

By Ronnie Agnew, Executive Director (Mississippi Public Broadcasting) | January 4, 2017

As a state-owned public broadcasting network, MPB has to ensure that its content is impeccably fair and accurate.

System/Policy

Journalists don’t have to be sidelined from community involvement

By Steve Buttry, Director of Student Media (Louisiana State University) | January 3, 2017

A survey finds wide agreement that reporters can participate in churches and coach sports but should avoid roles that involve fundraising or political organizing.

A guy who knows his fundraisers wants you to support Current

By TJ Lubinsky | December 29, 2016

TJ Lubinsky, creator of some of public TV’s most successful pledge-drive shows, tells you why Current is “invaluable” to public media.

KQED staffers grapple with grief as they cover Oakland warehouse fire

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | December 22, 2016

Losses in the Ghost Ship fire hit close to home for some in the Bay Area’s public media community.