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.
Local That Works
KMUW’s ‘Democracy on Tap’ assembles new town square with happy-hour vibe
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Wichita is a ”big little city with real issues and ambitions,” says Sarah Jane Crespo. She created events where listeners learn about and discuss issues affecting the city.
People
Mark Samels retires from ‘American Experience,’ Susan Bellows named acting EP
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Samels supervised more than 130 historical documentaries during his 16 years as EP.
People
Post-‘Radiolab,’ Robert Krulwich plans many more experiments with storytelling
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The master of entertaining listeners while explaining complex topics is working with a “new mafia” of media creators.
System/Policy
They’re alive — but NPR wants to drive a stake in ‘Franken FMs’
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In an FCC proceeding, the network argued that FM radio services operated by low-power TV stations are a “grossly inefficient use of spectrum.”
System/Policy
PBS ends employee loans flagged by CPB as Communications Act violations
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The broadcaster also addressed problems with open meetings and grant reporting highlighted in a CPB audit.
People
Jill Hubbs named interim GM of WSRE
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Hubbs has led several WSRE productions as an EP and also created local education programs.
System/Policy
WBGO CEO resigns following internal review
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The station said it is adopting changes recommended by a law firm that reviewed its management practices.
Development
Stations see bump in donations after NPR Pompeo interview
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“In honor of Mary Louise Kelly and all journalists who ask the tough questions!” said one listener.
Programs/Content
As ‘On the Media’ drifts from original focus, some listeners take note
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“Where we may proceed in the future isn’t clear,” says co-host Brooke Gladstone.
Programs/Content
APT PitchFest kickstarts pledge shows starring Rangan Chatterjee and Les Stroud
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With cash prizes of $75,000 as completion funds, producers expect to release their shows for broadcast later this year.