Programs/Content
NEPM, Latino Newsletter team up for election-focused media training
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Journalist Julio Ricardo Varela is guiding high school students as they report on the Latino vote in western Massachusetts.
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Quick Takes
On MSNBC, Ken Burns says Confederate flag is mired in racism, not heritage
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Ken Burns, director of PBS’s The Civil War documentary series, discussed the true roots of the controversial symbol.
About Current
Kramer joins Current as advertising and marketing director
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Kramer arrives from Cincinnati Educational Television, where he spent five years as corporate support representative.
System/Policy
Illinois radio station faces uncertain future after college announces shutdown
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Kankakee Community College announced last week that WKCC-FM will go dark in December.
System/Policy
House and Senate spending bills propose level support for CPB, but no interconnect funds
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The bills include level funding of $445 million for CPB.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #24: Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven frontman says NPR is standing against artists
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The musician says public radio should get on what he sees as the right side of a matter of social justice.
Programs/Content
Upcoming seasons of ‘Finding Your Roots’ at risk after PBS investigation
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After an investigation, PBS is delaying Season 3 of Finding Your Roots and pulling from distribution an episode featuring Ben Affleck.
System/Policy
House Appropriations Committee approves $445M for CPB
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But PBS’s interconnection project lacks support so far.
Spectrum Auction
Stations moving to VHF should receive equal treatment in auction, pubcasters tell FCC officials
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Public broadcasters met with FCC Chair Tom Wheeler and other commission officials Monday.
Quick Takes
KUSP still considering options, but sale no longer among them
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The station is likely to air more music, but additional details are yet to be decided.
People
Dugas to take helm in Wyoming, and other comings and goings in public media
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And DeAnne Hamilton will leave WESA-FM in Pittsburgh July 17.