System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
Quick Takes
New Ken Burns website curates content related to his films
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The site’s name, Unum, is taken from the U.S. motto “e pluribus unum” — from many, one.
People
Kit Jensen to retire after 40 years, hip-hop artist joins MPR and other comings and goings
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“Kit has been a transformational leader in public media,” said Julie Adler Raskind, board chair for ideastream.
System/Policy
Employees tell NPR board of anger over harassment, demand change
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The board also heard messages of support for CEO Jarl Mohn.
Programs/Content
‘In the Dark’ creators demystify investigative audio reporting
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The host and producer of the award-winning podcast share tips for framing investigative stories.
Quick Takes
Virginia’s WVPT to consolidate with Commonwealth Public Broadcasting
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WVPT’s licensee approved the merger “to strengthen its operational and strategic position moving forward.”
System/Policy
Citing demands of Oreskes follow-up, NPR board chair declines third term
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“I am unable to devote the amount of time that the current situation … demands of the NPR board chair to be truly effective,” said Roger LaMay.
Obituaries
Host of WPT’s ‘Sewing With Nancy’ dies at 64
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Nancy Zieman had announced her retirement due to health issues in September.
System/Policy
Journalists at Third Coast reflect on Trump’s first year
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A conference session followed up on an at times contentious panel discussion at last year’s event.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #2: Ruth Seymour on KCRW’s days as a scrappy innovator
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The station’s former GM says public media’s mission statement should be “To be important.”
Programs/Content
Podcast ‘super listeners’ are big public media consumers — but are they loyal?
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Nearly one-third of podcast “super listeners” told researchers they had donated money to their local public radio stations in the last year, according to a new report.