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In the wake of the MIT Media Lab scandal, public media has a lot to teach other nonprofits — but a lot to learn as well
The former CEO of New York Public Radio argues that though public media organizations practice strong editorial integrity, they could aspire to even greater transparency around donors.Iowa Public Radio secures funds to develop innovation projects
A new fund backed by an anonymous donor will allow IPR to "test and develop new ideas ... that have the potential to make a big impact for our listeners."KQED renovation aims to create state-of-the-art ‘people’s station’
The San Francisco public broadcaster's expanded and redesigned headquarters will operate as a public square where there is "civil as well as civic engagement," said President Michael Isip.
Rick Lewis, producer and manager who guided ‘Morning Edition,’ ‘Marketplace’ to air, dies at 71
As manager of KLON, Lewis tried to build a “tiny jazz station” into a national producer.Research project seeks ‘replicable models’ for public media newsroom mergers
A series of case studies on mergers of public media and digital news outlets will look at "what has worked and where expectations have fallen short."Hear tunes by pubmedia musicians that hit the blue notes
These contributors to our Public Media Rocks playlist are tapping into classic and contemporary jazz and blues sounds.
Retooled KUER news show returns from hiatus with less airtime, more narrative flair
After a summer break, "RadioWest" is back with a style inspired by long-form podcasts.Leadership to change at Northern California Public Media
The station's co-founder and CEO will step down in December.As 'Retro Report' prepares for PBS debut, stations step out of comfort zone to produce local stories
With grants from PBS and editorial support from series producers, eight stations are testing new approaches for connecting with local audiences.New pledge drive spots from Ira Glass pitch listeners on $1-a-month memberships
Glass hopes the low threshold for giving could get more listeners to become donors.Cokie Roberts, a 'founding mother' who helped define NPR's political coverage, dies at 75
“I don’t know how they’re going to find a church big enough to hold the mourners,” said Nina Totenberg, her friend and colleague.Comings and goings: Stations elect NPR board members, Kroc fellows start at network
The board will seat Joe O’Connor, CEO of WFAE, and Mike Savage, GM of WEKU.Dalton Delan leaves WETA after 21 years with station
Delan is the second veteran WETA executive to move into a consulting role this year.New Hampshire Public Radio hires Jim Schachter as next leader
Schachter was previously VP for news at WNYC.Sutton to lead audience and development division for Pittsburgh stations
The job change is part of a management restructuring that elevates Mike Sauter to GM of WYEP.
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