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PBS announces Playtime Pad, a branded tablet for kids
The PBS Kids multicast channel, launching in January, will also be available on the device.North Dakota judge dismisses charge against ‘Democracy Now!’ host Amy Goodman
Goodman went to North Dakota Monday to surrender to authorities.Community radio upholds beauty, power of the small
By persisting against the odds, community radio stations have defied media professionals’ predictions.
Newest public radio cooking show presents ‘food as a conversation starter’
“We are not doing a cooking show per se,” host Christopher Kimball said.Community radio stations prepare coordinated year-end fundraiser
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is looking for new ways to increase revenue for community stations.CPB fields tech survey as stations grapple with purchasing decisions
Equipment expenses across the system are increasing, according to a financial analysis by CPB.
‘The Pub’ #80: New federal overtime rules — what broadcasters need to know
The changes could be especially disruptive for TV and radio stations.Powering up ‘q’: Down-to-earth approach guides show’s revamp
The CBC show hopes to get its groove back with new host Tom Power and a snappier format starting Oct. 24.Amy Goodman to turn herself in to North Dakota authorities
Goodman plans to issue a press statement followed by a short walk to the county jail.Early gay radio group donates collection to public broadcasting archives
Gays & Lesbians in Public Radio, which was active from the late 1980s to the mid-’90s, was a small but dedicated group.Baltimore mayor bans WYPR reporter from press conferences
The ban extends throughout the mayor’s term, which ends in December.Rick Steves speaks out for marijuana legalization in Massachusetts
State voters face a referendum Nov. 8.NPR, WXPN partnership will provide music coverage from Nashville
The partnership looks to explore the “depth and diversity” of Music City and the South.Nearly 500 theaters to present ‘Newtown’ film and discussion
Newtown Live: A National Conversation will be moderated by CNN anchor Chris Cuomo.Public radio provides “lifeline,” direction for renowned lawyer Dickie Scruggs
Listening to public radio while doing time connected Dickie Scruggs to the outside world and his former life.
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