Programs/Content
NPR’s State of the Union coverage aims to reach listeners who navigate the world in two languages
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“We are doing this para la gente,” says Erika Aguilar, EP of “Morning Edition.” “That feels really good and gives you purpose.”
Stations seek alternatives as ITVS plans to shut down OVEE platform
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ITVS will deactivate the streaming platform at the end of June.
People
Jonathan Seaborn to lead UA Little Rock Public Radio
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Seaborn is currently CCO at Texas Tech Public Media in Lubbock, where he has worked for more than eight years.
Programs/Content
Rhode Island PBS acquires ‘Future of XYZ’ as part of evolving digital strategy
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A series that started as a pandemic passion project is now on its way to viewers across New England and beyond thanks to a collaboration between Rhode Island PBS and independent producer Lisa Gralnek.
System/Policy
GBH receives $16 million to support public broadcasting archive
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The award is GBH’s largest private grant ever.
People
Comings and goings: Veralyn Williams named ‘Code Switch’ EP, WMFE forms content leadership team …
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Williams succeeds Steve Drummond, who had served as EP of “Code Switch” since 2017.
System/Policy
Public broadcasters caution FCC on proposed changes to emergency alert regulations
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NPR, Native Public Media and the National Federation of Community Broadcasters shared concerns about the costs and resources it would take for public broadcasters to comply with the proposed rules.
System/Policy
WVPB leadership denies that state officials interfered with journalism
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The statements come after a reporter said she was “let go” from her WVPB job after reporting on a state agency.
People
Comings and goings: KQED hires CFO and diversity leader, Alaska Public Media appoints COO …
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Eric Abrams will be KQED’s inaugural chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
People
Michael Hardgrove, former Nine PBS CEO, dies at 85
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Hardgrove led Nine PBS for nearly 25 years after working for KVIE and WETA.