System/Policy
GBH sale of CAI building sparks pushback from community
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CAI staff are expected to remain in the building until a new location is found.
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.
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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.
System/Policy
WUSF donates license to WEDU to keep programs on air in Tampa
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The agreement will keep the “zombie license” alive.
System/Policy
NPR-themed wines: Not challenging, but perfectly ‘drinkable’
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Our panel of public media wine nerds gives “All Grapes Considered” and two other wines a try.
Programs/Content
Black Public Media name update reflects group’s broader reach
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The organization was previously the National Black Programming Consortium.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #1: Rick Breitenfeld shares secrets to success
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Our new podcast revisits the roots of public media by bringing together founders and up-and-comers.
System/Policy
The pubmedia difference: addressing audiences as citizens
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“Our very DNA — its code written in the words of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 — confirmed we were different.”
About Current
Current unveils the Public Media Honor Roll
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To mark the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act, Current invites you to honor the individuals who brought you into public media, saw something special in you and encouraged your work.
System/Policy
Library of Congress event gathers trailblazers to review pubcasting’s achievements
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“Public television is still vital to our lives,” Dick Cavett said. “It sounds corny, but I believe it.”
System/Policy
NPR union members to meet regarding sexual harassment
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Meanwhile, CEO Jarl Mohn has told employees he is aiming for a “culture shift” at the network.
Quick Takes
Library of Congress provides access to Cavett archives, public TV Watergate hearings
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The library announced Friday the acquisition of Cavett’s archives and an online presentation of public television’s historic coverage of the Watergate hearings.
Programs/Content
Second school district halts use of WNET’s ‘Mission US’ games
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A Black Lives Matter leader said using the games to teach students about slavery was “grossly irresponsible.”