System/Policy
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.”
How PBS can revive its pioneering spirit by embracing grassroots programming
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“As traditional broadcast gives way to new media, public television needs to dust off its early spirit of scrappy, decentralized innovation.”
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Programs/Content
To truly reflect diversity, PBS must end its overreliance on Ken Burns as ‘America’s Storyteller’
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It’s time to rethink PBS’ commitments to one man’s lens on American history and culture, writes filmmaker Grace Lee.
People
Comings and goings: Sharahn Thomas-Fulton named NPR VP, Houston Public Media promotes two …
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Thomas-Fulton has helped with planning and logistics for every live news event covered by NPR since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
People
Sylvia Bugg promoted to PBS chief programming exec
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Bugg will replace Perry Simon, who informed PBS he was stepping down this summer.
System/Policy
Coalition organizes day of action for movement to fix public media’s workplace culture
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Public Media for All calls on those who seek to improve diversity, equity and inclusion across the system to take a break from work Nov. 10.
Programs/Content
WNIN taps college students to highlight untold stories of COVID’s impact on Midwest
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The station promises that listeners “won’t hear these pandemic stories anywhere else.”
Programs/Content
API microgrants boost public radio stations’ election coverage
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The funded projects seek to “cater creatively to the local information needs of voters or tackle misinformation directly.”
People
Comings and goings: Bruce Ramer reelected CPB board chair, Chicago Public Media names new interim CEO …
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Ramer joined the board in 2008 and has served as board chair from 2010–12 and since 2018.
System/Policy
KVCR staffers speak out as licensee considers plan to revamp station
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The licensee’s board will present a detailed plan in December to be approved by April. The plan may include cuts to NPR and PBS programming, as well as FNX.
People
‘Here & Now’ co-host is stepping down
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“I’m ready to take a little break from the Here and Now, if you will, and prepare for my next challenge,” he said.