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With new host Rachel Martin, ‘Morning Edition’ plans to focus on places ‘we haven’t paid attention to’
Martin says she also wants the show to be more comfortable sounding live.‘The Pub’ #86: Journalism and diversity under the Trump presidency
Two interviews about public media’s responsibilities in a new political climate.WLRN’s Tomlinson dies at 69 following surgery
Tomlinson was "one of the most talented filmmakers I have ever known,” said WLRN GM John Labonia.
Teachers in new ‘Science Friday’ collaboration draw from show, and give back
Six K-12 STEM educators are collaborating with the public radio program on new ways to teach science in school.Knight Foundation provides $455,000 for nonprofit news
The funding bolsters innovation and the sharing of best practices among investigative and independent reporters.Five tips for stations getting into digital video (and why it’s essential)
“If you’re a public media station, you should be making local, digital video content. Period.”
As power shifts in Washington, pubcasting has allies in key posts
Three powerful congressional chairmen who support public broadcasting will continue in their key roles in both the House and Senate.Responsibility for building trust in local stations starts at the top
When managers of news organizations state partisan views in public, it raises important questions about the appearance of bias.NPR Board approves donations from overseas NPR One listeners
The network had to change its bylaws to allow contributions directly from individuals.Producer alleges copyright infringement in PBS ‘Navy Seals’ documentary
Also named in the complaint are California stations PBS SoCal, KVCR and KLCS.Scholars, archivists partner on public media history project
The project aims to “map the history of public broadcasting in the U.S.”How three podcast apps measure up: 60dB, RadioPublic and NPR One
Which will pass the Rich Roll Test?Martin to lead ideastream, NPR hires chief marketer and other comings and goings
Jerry Wareham, ideastream president since 2001, will retire after Kevin Martin’s transition.FCC commissioner calls for Dish to carry Virgin Islands PBS station
Must-carry regulations do not apply because the Virgin Islands is not a Nielsen Designated Market Area.Nevada Public Radio expands to Reno with signal purchase
The Sun Valley frequency overlaps with the coverage area of two other public radio stations serving Reno.
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