System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
People
Stalking of Minnesota host highlights common but little-discussed threat to female DJs
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The lofty world of public radio is as affected as any broadcaster by harassment described as steady, ubiquitous and taking many forms.
Programs/Content
CPB backs collaboration in Baltimore on coverage of Freddie Gray aftermath
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Two stations are working together to expand reporting on the city’s response to Gray’s death.
Awards
Murrows go to pubcasters, SPJ recognizes radio, and more awards in public media
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Idaho Public Television’s Outdoor Idaho won six awards from the Idaho Press Club.
Congress
Senate resolution upholds forward funding for CPB
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The joint resolution approves the blueprint for the $3.8 trillion 2016 federal budget.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #17: Ira hearts capitalism; The “secret sauce” behind NPR’s mic sound; All public media should be Creative Commons–licensed
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We contemplate the notion that public radio’s biggest star evidently doesn’t want public radio to be public anymore.
Documentaries
At Hot Docs, filmmakers make pitches and face brutal feedback
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At the Circus Maximus of the nonfiction film world, a nod from a commissioning editor can mean financial life or death.
PBS
Next year’s PBS budget proposes live-streaming experiments
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The tests would involve both over-the-top and mobile platforms.
Obituaries
PBS’s Steve Friedman dies; directed copyright administration
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Friedman joined PBS in 1985 as a copyright associate.
Tech
Chicago Public Media announces plan for digital upgrades, products
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The station also hired its first chief digital officer.
NPR
NPR board announces candidates for open seats
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Six candidates are seeking election for three open seats on the board.