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How public media stations are covering police violence
Stations in Louisiana and Minnesota, the sites of last week’s shootings, are taking varied approaches based on staff and resources.WNYC’s latest sensor journalism project zeroes in on 'heat island' Harlem
The station is partnering with community organizations to collect data on how extreme heat is affecting public health.PBS lays off six staffers, offers voluntary retirement packages
The layoffs are in the digital and marketing department.
Phoenix GM resigns, Questlove joins WNYC board, and other comings and goings in public media
Also, WGBH gets its first “Editor in Residence.”With LGBT documentary, Houston station aims for community impact
A Murder in Montrose: The Paul Broussard Legacy examines the history and future of the city’s LGBT activism.WWNO reporter arrested while covering police protests
Ryan Kailath was arrested Saturday on one count of obstruction of highway.
Minnesota Public Radio takes legal action over ‘Current’ name
The broadcaster has sued a for-profit educational company for trademark infringement.WNET tests strategy to keep regular viewers watching, and donating, during pledge
The New York station has abandoned traditional on-air campaigns for regularly scheduled pledging four times weekly.WAMU seeks buyer for bluegrass stream and stations
The station was advised to focus on news and information.NPR changes up programming ranks
The network announced a new director of programming, to start in August.Format shake-up proves effective for Atlanta’s WCLK
A move toward more consistent jazz programming drew a backlash but brought in new listeners.NPR, stations see progress in collaborative news coverage
But a new report also points out shortcomings in the two-year-old effort to strengthen joint reporting.A DIY method for recording a live podcast or radio show
Our podcast host shares his setup for live tapings with an audience.With American electorate more diverse than ever, PBS election specials explore impact of shift
The New Deciders and Willie Velasquez: Empowering the People are set to air this fall.Veteran MPR journalist Toni Randolph dies at 53
Randolph is remembered for her welcoming spirit and commitment to public media diversity and mentorship.
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