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How public radio networks should strive for greater diversity
Representatives from the major public radio networks respond to Stephanie Foo’s Transom commentary about diversity in public radio.Stephanie Foo’s recipe for a more diverse workplace
The This American Life producer suggests ways to acknowledge your own accountability and take diversifying your staff into your own hands.New Henry Louis Gates Jr. documentary focuses on history of African-Americans since MLK
The documentary will air in April 2016.
Series of TED Talks in New York will air on PBS next year
Animation and other films will also be part of the event and broadcast.WMHT teams with local newspaper to tell story of heroin’s impact
A multimedia project explores the epidemic afflicting the station’s New York region.Historical details set bar for ‘Mercy Street,’ a rare American drama on PBS
Of the scripted series on TV this season, it’s unlikely that any come close to the demanding standards of historical authenticity found in Mercy Street.
Chicago nonprofit news organization recognized for coverage of school-system bribery
A Chicago-based nonprofit newsroom broke the story of a multimillion dollar bribery and kickback scheme involving the former head of the city school system.WNYC creates diversity v.p. position, reddit’s Taylor to host Vermont PBS show, and more comings and goings in public media
WNYC has promoted Brenda Williams-Butts into the new position.‘Sherlock’ special to hit movie theaters soon after airing on PBS, BBC
The Abominable Bride will air on the same day in the U.S. and U.K., a first for Masterpiece.Current partners with Hearken to launch Currently Curious
You can help set our editorial agenda. What do you want to know?New show from Baltimore station tells city stories one block at a time
A new show from the city’s WYPR aims to take a more nuanced look at life in Baltimore.For first time, podcasts beat traditional radio at Third Coast awards
The Radiotopia podcast collective made the biggest splash, taking home three awards.Spiegel: New ‘Invisibilia’ season won’t premiere until at least spring 2016
“Doing these kinds of shows takes a really long time,” said the show’s co-creator.NPR hires newscaster to be stationed at NPR West
The newscasts will mark NPR’s first to originate from its West Coast studios.Most members of WTMD board have resigned, says former chair
All but one of the board‘s 11 independent members have quit, said Steven Reeves.
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