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.
People
WGBH announces new chief financial officer as former executive joins Politico
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Alexander’s previous experience includes a year as c.f.o. at the Special Olympics.
Programs/Content
Climate-tracking project iSeeChange moves into second phase with new funding and partnerships
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A new website for the project couples citizen observations with carbon dioxide data provided by NASA.
Stations
KPLU advisory board asks licensee to reconsider sale
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The board hopes the university will consider other options, including community ownership.
Quick Takes
Chicago Public Media reportedly eyeing purchase of WKCC
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Kankakee Community College announced in June that it would try to sell the station.
System/Policy
How two of pubmedia’s youngest station leaders got where they are
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Michelle Srbinovich and Emily Martin Loya discuss the challenges they’ve faced as younger leaders and share advice for peers looking to move up.
Obituaries
Subject of ‘Kind Hearted Woman’ public TV documentary dies at 38
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The two-part film aired in April 2013 as a joint production of Frontline and Independent Lens.
spectrum auction
Why public radio stations should care about the TV spectrum auction
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The auction’s biggest impact will be on public TV, but a consultant warns that radio could experience fallout.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #46: Why NPR’s studio mic sounds better than yours
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Our Thanksgiving re-podcast includes an interview with NPR’s chief audio engineer.
Spectrum Auction
Simulation will predict impact of spectrum auction on pubcasters
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Consultants will draw on data to estimate the likelihood that the FCC will purchase a public TV station’s spectrum and how much that spectrum could be worth.
Stations
KPLU advisory board votes against sale
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The board meeting gave staffers and community members a chance to voice their unhappiness about the sale.