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.
Programs/Content
Stations have a future in local appeal, distinct programming
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A radio content chief lays out a vision for digital success.
System/Policy
“Why not promote our podcasts like we do our own programs?”
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Scott Finn considers the future of NPR’s relationship with its member stations.
People
SRG hires head for classical project, Reynolds to retire in Louisville and other comings and goings in public media
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Earlier in her career Wende Persons was the first website manager for classical station WQXR.
Podcasting
WNYC Studios adds first comedy podcast, ‘2 Dope Queens’
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The show features comics Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams.
Tech
NPR website increases focus on stations, retires pop-up player
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The change is accompanied by new sponsorship opportunities on podcasts, on-demand audio and NPR One.
Quick Takes
North Carolina public radio station hit by ransomware attack
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The station is considering legal options.
Programs/Content
Glenn Greenwald on the “adversarial force” of a free press
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The outspoken journalist also accuses NPR of becoming “boring and impotent” by avoiding controversy.
Featured in Category
‘Sesame Street’ actor David Smyrl dies at 80
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Smyrl played Hooper’s Store owner Mr. Handford.
Quick Takes
Chicago public radio and TV newsrooms begin partnership
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The stations will start by making it easier to share news coverage as they consider future projects for collaboration.
Quick Takes
It’s time for TV stations to decide about the spectrum auction
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Stations have 32 hours — from 10 a.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Tuesday EDT — to let the FCC know.