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.
Programs/Content
A look at previous presidents joins PBS lineup of election coverage
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Six American Experience episodes will be rebroadcast in August.
Development
Serving mission, seeking profits through public benefit corporations
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RadioPublic joins a cadre of startups choosing the new hybrid structure.
Programs/Content
Kids do listen to podcasts — so what next?
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Producers of podcasts for kids are teaming up and “working towards the goal of a healthy ecosystem of high-quality kids podcasts.”
Quick Takes
Pew report highlights increase in NPR podcast listeners
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Terrestrial broadcast audiences for NPR remained flat.
Quick Takes
WHYY partners with nonprofit on storytelling project
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The station will work with local nonprofit First Person Arts to develop live events, a radio program and a podcast.
Programs/Content
PBS Digital Studios pursues more local content with less of a budget
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PBSDS is searching for a way to support itself as it trains stations to create web-first content for younger audiences.
Programs/Content
Remembering a public TV drama that delved into lives of black Chicagoans
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In the late ’60s, a short-lived WTTW series told a police officer’s story with blunt language and authentic detail.
People
Former KLRN president ‘loved by her team’ dies at 77
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Joanne Winik was first hired at the Texas station in 1972 as auction manager.
Development
CARS to offer philanthropic screening of vehicle donors
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Public broadcasting clients can opt into the screening service at no cost.
People
Twin Cities PBS hires former NatGeo TV president, and other comings and goings in public media
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Also, Dennis Hamilton will retire from Public Media Company.