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.
SPONSORED
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.
PBS
PBS-BBC nonfiction deal embarks with focus on nature, science
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More films for Nature are among the offerings.
Obituaries
Charles Benton, longtime advocate for public service media, dies at 84
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Benton became an advocate for public broadcasting during its formative years.
Programs/Content
Why Jon Stewart’s next show should be on public radio
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Why Jon Stewart would be a good fit for public radio.
Programs/Content
AIR seeks station ideas for new Localore projects
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The Association of Independents in Radio opened its runway for stations wanting to participate in the latest round of Localore.
Tech
Chicago Public Media, The Lens among Knight Prototype Fund recipients
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The Knight Prototype Fund announced the projects receiving funding for 2015, including four public media and nonprofit news organizations.
Podcasting
Public radio podcasters woo Madison Avenue
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NPR, WNYC and WBEZ invited advertisers to their first podcasting upfront.
People
PBS unveils talent behind new American drama, LeRoys transfer ownership of TRAC, and other comings and goings in public media
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Executive producers for Mercy Street include Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Thelma & Louise).
People
Kilmurry exiting POV to lead International Documentary Association
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After Kilmurry’s departure, Chris White, v.p. of programming and production, rises to executive producer.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #16: Tess Vigeland on quitting Marketplace; Transgender people and personal pronouns; Donor influence on programming
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For Tess Vigeland, a leap out of the host’s seat inspired a book.
Programs/Content
How Baltimore public radio covered the protests
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WEAA and WYPR tried to make the most of their limited staffs and resources.