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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Programs/Content
New All Classical Portland stream provides ‘creative playground’ for young listeners
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“It’s really about exposure to other cultures, being aware of what’s happening outside of your community and hearing music in different languages.”
People
Comings and goings: Hires at Arizona PBS, WTTW shifts program duties …
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Arizona PBS has hired two new directors.
System/Policy
Former licensee of Philadelphia’s WYBE announces first round of grant recipients
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The foundation is giving $5.3 million to 11 local nonprofits, including public station WHYY.
System/Policy
Employees at Seattle’s Cascade Public Media seek union representation
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Management has told the employees that it will not voluntarily recognize the union.
Programs/Content
Investigative nonprofit merges with WGBH News
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The New England Center for Investigative Reporting has been housed within WGBH’s newsroom since the two organizations partnered in 2013.
Local That Works
Current opens its 2019 Local That Works contest
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Tell Current what your station is doing to become more engaging, relevant, sustainable and local, and you could win fame and fortune.
People
NPR’s development chief leaves for West Coast opportunity
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Stephanie Witte had held NPR’s top development job since 2017.
People
NPR’s Guy Raz to step down as ‘TED’ host
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The show will continue with a new host starting next year.
People
WDET GM Michelle Srbinovich resigns
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Srbinovich is leaving to pursue a role with the American Journalism Project.
Development
Study for PBS calls on stations to embrace collaborations in managing Passport
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PBS commissioned a report to examine staffing needs and shifts for digital fundraising work required to support and improve Passport at stations.