Development
October CDP Index: Radio results remain sluggish while TV waits for next blockbuster
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A declining rate of growth among Passport users is exposing cracks in new donor programs at TV and joint licensees.
California pubcasters escalate tower dispute
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KVIE and CapRadio have filed countering lawsuits laying claim to a transmission tower.
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System/Policy
After conduct review, university licensee drops incoming Arizona PBS CEO
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Sonya Forte Duhé was accused of making racist and homophobic comments to students in her previous job.
System/Policy
Incoming leader of Arizona PBS accused of racism, homophobia by current and former students
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Sonya Forte Duhé is scheduled to join Arizona PBS and become dean of the Cronkite School in July.
Programs/Content
‘Snap Judgment’ rejoins PRX for distribution
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WNYC Studios has distributed the show since 2015.
Development
Oklahoma network receives $1 million gift from billionaire’s foundation
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The Richison Family Foundation provided the donation with “no strings attached” on how the funds are to be spent.
System/Policy
Stations share how they’re reaching new audiences during the pandemic
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Direct mail and a Spanish-language blog have helped the stations share information about the coronavirus.
System/Policy
Staff and volunteers at Twin Cities community station protect studios, valuable archive amid protests
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Though no one knew exactly what a “block watch” was, “we knew it would be necessary.”
Programs/Content
PBS to broadcast documentaries and specials on racism and police
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The initiative includes programs from “PBS NewsHour,” “Frontline,” “POV” and “Independent Lens.”
Programs/Content
Stations expand Spanish-language content to provide vital information about pandemic
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As Latino communities are hit by the coronavirus, pubmedia is striving to meet a need for coverage in Spanish.
Programs/Content
WNYC, MPR call-in show gauges nation’s response to police protests
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The program aired on 342 stations across the country.
System/Policy
An open letter to NPR President John Lansing: Racial justice is public media’s mission
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Current Executive Director Julie Drizin responds to Lansing’s call to action to confront racism.