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.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
How the Works Progress Administration played a critical role in WNYC’s history
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The New York station may not have survived the Great Depression without help from the federal government.
System/Policy
NPR Illinois clashes with university licensee over coverage of harassment on campus
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Journalists at the station are challenging the university’s use of Title IX rules to bar them from protecting anonymous sources.
People
Music by your colleagues: lovesickness, crucifixion and stoner rock operas
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If you like your rock ‘n’ roll with “witchcraft, a high-speed motorcycle chase and lions taking over the circus,” we’ve got a song for you.
Exit Interviews
Mary Anne Alhadeff on a ‘life well spent’ in public media
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The outgoing CEO of KERA reflects on women in leadership roles, the need to collaborate, and why you should never tape a program on the first day of daylight saving time.
History of public media
New exhibit takes visitors behind the scenes of Maryland Public Television’s 50-year history
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Videos, photos and memorabilia from MPT’s past programming are on display at the University of Maryland.
System/Policy
FCC proposal to end Channel 6 protections draws conflicting responses from NPR, KKJZ
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In comments filed this month, the California station raised concerns about TV channels interfering with radio broadcasts.
Programs/Content
Leader of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee plans departure
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Glenn Kleiman has led the station since April 2016.
System/Policy
WNET plans to buy Long Island radio station
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WPPB would be WNET’s first radio station.
System/Policy
Battle to regain control of Pacifica’s WBAI continues in court
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Supporters of the iconic left-wing station are rallying to turn back layoffs and programming changes that Pacifica leadership says were necessary to end financial losses.