System/Policy
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.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
System/Policy
How to fight Trump’s ‘Capitol punishment’ for public media
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When racist radio host Rush Limbaugh gets a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a standing ovation in Congress, Current’s executive director is worried that this year’s lobbying effort may not be enough to save federal funding for public broadcasting.
Programs/Content
New podcast focuses on stories of recovery, with a host who’s been there
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Vic Vela, a journalist and recovering drug addict, hosts Colorado Public Radio’s “Back From Broken.”
System/Policy
Newest journalism hub will expand coverage in Gulf States
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Four stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana will form the collaborative newsroom.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: Katherine Arno becomes VP at CPB, Vegas PBS hires development director …
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Arno will oversee the Community Service Grant program.
System/Policy
Public media must open more paths to leadership training
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“It’s troubling that in an industry with nearly 20,000 people, the employees who seek career-path counseling, leadership development and diversity/inclusion training aren’t able to find what they need to build their skills and careers.”
System/Policy
WAMU sells Maryland station to Delaware Public Media
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The sale allows WAMU to “focus its resources on the Washington, D.C., region.”
Programs/Content
Minnesota university considers selling radio station to local pubcaster
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A public television station would take over KUMD if the deal goes through.
Programs/Content
New studies of source diversity guide stations’ work in covering their communities
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Blue Ridge Public Radio and KUT in Austin, Texas, recently shared results of yearlong surveys.
People
KRCC GM resigns following deal with Colorado Public Radio
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Kyle Cunningham said he is “seeking to find some balance in my personal and professional life.”
Programs/Content
Public radio’s music station network rebrands to avoid ‘confusion’
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The rebranded VuHaus Group will continue to curate and control the Live Sessions platform on NPR Music.