System/Policy
California pubcasters escalate tower dispute
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KVIE and CapRadio have filed countering lawsuits laying claim to a transmission tower.
Texas Public Radio employees seek to unionize amid leadership transition
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The staffers say the union would “safeguard our organization’s future success.”
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Awards
Smaller stations win big at PRNDI, and other awards in public media
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WBGO, WPLN and other pubcasters won multiple awards at the Public Radio News Directors Inc. conference June 22–24 in Miami.
Programs/Content
Slate will take over co-producer role with ‘Studio 360’
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WNYC decided to step away from the weekly arts and culture show.
System/Policy
West Virginia network lays off five after state funding cuts
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WVPB’s state funding was reduced by more than 20 percent.
Programs/Content
Study finds Amy Goodman sends mountain lions lunging for dial
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A study testing fear in the animals used the voices of Goodman and other broadcast hosts.
Programs/Content
CPB grant seeks to foster diversity in public radio newsrooms
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The four stations collaborating on the project will each hire a new reporter.
Programs/Content
Our public TV–watching parties continue
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We supply the iconic public TV shows, you bring your questions — and the snacks.
Quick Takes
Mellon Foundation provides $1 million to public broadcasting archive
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The funding will back changes that include hiring a full-time engagement manager.
People
Content exec returns in Chicago, WETA chooses ‘Check, Please!’ host, and other comings and goings
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Steve Edwards previously spent 14 years at WBEZ.
System/Policy
WVPB spared from fatal cuts in final state budget
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The bill, enacted without Gov. Justice’s signature, reduced the state network’s annual subsidy by about $1 million.
Quick Takes
‘PBS NewsHour,’ KQED win funding to combat misinformation
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The Knight Prototype Fund is backing 20 projects to fight fake news.