The decision will result in a $200,000 shortfall for the station.

"Accessibility adapts our environment, communications and processes to people’s needs, which is fundamental work both in creating an equitable society and in serving our communities as public media organizations."

The two shows will combine for a broadcast hour carried by more than 370 stations.

Chicago journalists Melissa Harris and Mary Schmich teamed up to discover what happened to people who spoke to Terkel of their hopes and dreams.

“The national programming will continue, but what [news director] Dave Thompson does, what we do for the local community with our educational team going out and providing professional development, those are the things that will go away,” said Prairie Public CEO John Harris.

"We'd like to talk to people who are looking at the shape of America, who are in the midst of it," Letson said.

South Carolina Public Radio aims to air more local programming.

A proposal to eliminate the governing board that oversees educational public television programs in Arkansas is not likely to advance further in the legislature.

By aligning their editorial practices with eight “Trust Indicators,” the newsrooms meet standards that identify “reliable, ethical journalism.”

A spokesperson said the “changing media and funding landscape” also prompted the decision.

Zachary, former GM of Milwaukee PBS, joined Arizona Public Media’s C-suite.

“I left KAZU for an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” Barrington said.

The unit said it is committed to striking if Cascade PBS continues to “fail to work toward a fair contract.”

Public radio’s financial success hinges on loyalty. To maintain it, stations must reinforce their brand values and community service to local audiences and stakeholders.

Liz Carpenter, a reporter, political aide and feminist, talked back to Lyndon B. Johnson and used humor to win people over.