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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System/Policy
By censoring ‘Arthur’, Alabama network turns back the clock
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Truly, what is more dangerous: two men making a sacred commitment to one another, or the denial of that reality?
Programs/Content
After resolving disagreement, Apsell retires from WGBH
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Apsell has led “Nova” for 33 years.
Programs/Content
Alabama Public Television passes on ‘Arthur’ episode with gay wedding
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“PBS Kids programs are designed to reflect the diversity of communities across the nation,” a PBS spokesperson said.
Programs/Content
‘Sesame’ characters hit the road for 50th-birthday bash with stations
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“We wanted to bring ‘Sesame Street’ to every street,” said Bobbi English, VP of North American television at Sesame Workshop.
Programs/Content
Running toward the Renaissance of local news
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While many local journalism analyses — and hand-wringing — have focused on the decimation of local newspapers and the frantic pace of consolidation of local TV stations, nonprofit news has been growing and flourishing.
Programs/Content
How music stations have grappled with artists accused of misconduct
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During a panel at the annual Non-Commvention in Philadelphia, programmers discussed their handling of artists such as Ryan Adams, Michael Jackson and Richard Wagner.
People
Comings and goings: Myers named COO in L.A., PBS picks new public editor …
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Jamie Annunzio Myers is the new COO of the organization formed by the merger of PBS SoCal and KCETLink Media Group.
Tech
Stations should vet data in preparation for universal sign-in, says CPB exec
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During a Public Media Business Association session, CPB’s VP for digital strategies discussed the potential of the technology.
System/Policy
Annual CPB report again finds smaller stations trailing in revenues
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“We’ve been knee-deep in this situation for what feels like forever,” said CPB System Development SVP Ted Krichels.