System/Policy
WUNC to purchase station from school board
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The deal is an “important step in the expansion of public radio in North Carolina,” WUNC said in a press release.
PBS Reno’s first-ever podcast focuses on host’s Chinese-Vietnamese heritage
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In creating “Refugee’s Daughter,” Christina Le followed her boss’ advice to “start with something you know.”
System/Policy
WHQR union receives voluntary recognition
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Staffers announced last month their intent to unionize.
System/Policy
OETA’s existence is preserved after lawmakers overturn governor’s veto
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Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt had argued that Oklahomans didn’t want to “use their tax dollars to indoctrinate kids.”
System/Policy
From alligator clips to high-speed internet: the past, present and future of remote work at NPR
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While the pandemic has accelerated the pace of change and increased the sheer number of people working remotely, NPR has had at least some remote workers for nearly its entire existence.
People
Longtime WAMC CEO Alan Chartock retires
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“It’s time to let a new crop of leaders take the helm,” Chartock said.
System/Policy
How pubmedia is navigating the pros and cons of remote work
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New workplace norms are giving employees greater flexibility, while leaders are learning to manage remote teams and build community.
People
Visiting Egypt, a reporter (and avid baker) reflects on bread and democracy
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In an excerpt from his new book, former public media journalist Tony Ganzer finds parallels between bread and journalism on a reporting trip to Egypt. (Don’t miss the recipe.)
Obituaries
Michael Couzens, ‘champion’ of community broadcasting, dies at 76
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“He could help stations that very few other lawyers who were with firms could afford to do.”
People
James Dunford appointed CEO of American Public Television
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Dunford is currently SVP of station services for PBS.
Tech
Facing closure, antenna maker Shively finds a buyer
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A major supplier of FM antennas and transmission equipment to public radio stations will remain in business under new ownership.
Programs/Content
Documentary tells story of Fanny, an unsung all-girl band that’s still rocking after 50 years
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Airing Monday on PBS, “Fanny: The Right to Rock” examines what it meant to be women — some of whom were queer and/or Filipino-American — struggling for respect at a time when a girl with a guitar was still considered a novelty.