Programs/Content
Kentucky Public Radio’s recipe for a statewide voter guide success
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It takes some planning to create a voter guide that geolocates users, but the payoff is entirely worth it.
Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
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We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising to support fellow stations and staffers in distress is the kind of thing we can do to prove it.
Obituaries
Dan Metziga, head of development at OPB, dies at 66
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He was presented with PBS’s C. Scott Elliott Development Professional of the Year Award in July.
Programs/Content
‘Nova’ streams documentary revealing major scientific discovery
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In a first for PBS, an entire Nova episode is premiering online Thursday to coincide with an important scientific announcement.
Obituaries
Zvi Shoubin, veteran MPT programmer, dies at 86
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MPT President Larry Unger called Shoubin “one of the great pioneers” of the programming field.
System/Policy
CPB IG advises return of $422,000 for American Graduate
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KETC President Jack Galmiche “strongly disagreed” with the IG’s finding.
Quick Takes
WNYC to offer ‘Freakonomics’ as weekly radio show
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The program aired on 130 stations during limited five-episode offerings.
System/Policy
Departure of Chris Satullo prompts questions about future of news operation at WHYY
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Employees are concerned in the wake of the WHYY news chief’s sudden resignation.
System/Policy
Film festival aims to raise profile of investigative journalism
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Films such as Spotlight will show investigative reporters at work.
People
Rhode Island Public Radio hires Torey Malatia as president
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Malatia was formerly c.e.o. of WBEZ in Chicago.
Programs/Content
How an Illinois radio station confronted racial issues in its community
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The unrest in Ferguson, Mo., prompted WGLT to take a closer look at the experience of African-Americans in Bloomington and Normal, Ill.
Programs/Content
Detroit Public TV expands niche programming with National Book Festival coverage
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Book View Now will provide live coverage of the event in Washington, D.C., this weekend.