Programs/Content
NPR shortens ‘It’s Been a Minute’ broadcast, adds ‘Wild Card’
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The two shows will combine for a broadcast hour carried by more than 370 stations.
‘Division Street Revisited’ introduces Studs Terkel to the podcast generation
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Chicago journalists Melissa Harris and Mary Schmich teamed up to discover what happened to people who spoke to Terkel of their hopes and dreams.
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System/Policy
New England Public Media lays off seven staff
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The workforce reduction affected full- and part-time workers in development, content, administration and operations.
Development
January CDP Index: Fourth quarter sees rally for high-dollar gifts, new radio donors
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A strong fourth quarter reversed prior monthly trends to end 2024 on a higher than anticipated note.
System/Policy
NPR will lead two-day training on ‘identity and difference’ for station leaders
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It will be the first time NPR has made the training available only to stations.
System/Policy
PBS closes DEI office, citing a Trump executive order
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PBS had created its diversity, equity and inclusion team in 2021 after receiving criticism from independent filmmakers.
System/Policy
Missouri radio stations will become independent nonprofits
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St. Louis Public Radio, KCUR and Classical KC will be governed by independent nonprofits.
System/Policy
Busloads of South Dakota Public Broadcasting supporters make case to avoid $3.6M state budget cut
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Supporters said the cut would undermine public safety, government transparency, education, high school activities and local storytelling.
System/Policy
Why the impact of CPB funding cuts may not be equal
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An analysis of station financial data suggests disproportionate effects could be felt across radio and TV stations, as well as smaller and larger markets.
System/Policy
Harvest Public Media lands $1M CPB grant
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The grant will help the collaboration add three reporters at new partner stations and an audience editor.
System/Policy
WITF, newspaper journalists vote to join union
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The journalists voted 39-10 in favor of unionizing with The NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia.
Engagement
Why live events could be key to classical radio’s survival
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Growing classical audiences is about exposure and engagement. The best live events may attract both current and potential members.