System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
Obituaries
Native broadcaster Harlan McKosato dies at 54
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Often referred to as “the voice of Indian country,” McKosato brought Native issues into the light for a wide audience.
System/Policy
Two public media leaders discuss the ‘imperative’ of diversity
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The leaders said the changes need to go beyond additional training.
Development
Branded face masks are letting virus-conscious wearers show their pubmedia love
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Face masks branded with logos are now available from NPR and stations including KPCC, KPBS and Nashville Public Radio.
System/Policy
KQED lays off 20 staffers as federal aid dries up
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The station faces a $7.1 million budget gap and has seen a “sharp decline” in corporate sponsorship.
Development
NPR, stations respond to Blackbaud ransomware attack
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NPR and stations said they were told that Social Security numbers and credit card and bank account information were not exposed in the security breach.
Programs/Content
Why Toussaint Morrison split from TPT and PBS
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The host of “America From Scratch” said he could no longer reconcile his Black identity with TPT’s refusal to address racial issues with authenticity.
Programs/Content
NPR’s ‘Hidden Brain’ goes independent
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NPR will continue to distribute the radio show.
Tech
With smart speakers, Aspen Public Radio aims to help older adults feel more connected
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The project’s initial phase will provide about 40 smart speakers to people in assisted-living facilities.
System/Policy
Participants find pros and cons to online networking at virtual NABJ/NAHJ conference
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Organizations in the Public Media Village at this month’s event ran into new challenges in networking with job-seekers. But attendees said they still welcomed the opportunity.
People
Comings and goings: WQXR gets new leader, WGBH and CapRadio add staff …
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Edward Yim has worked for the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.