Programs/Content
NPR shortens ‘It’s Been a Minute’ broadcast, adds ‘Wild Card’
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The two shows will combine for a broadcast hour carried by more than 370 stations.
‘Division Street Revisited’ introduces Studs Terkel to the podcast generation
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Chicago journalists Melissa Harris and Mary Schmich teamed up to discover what happened to people who spoke to Terkel of their hopes and dreams.
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People
Nashville Public Radio CEO Steve Swenson to retire
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Swenson will retire in late spring or early summer, according to an announcement he posted on LinkedIn.
People
Colleagues and friends celebrate Dave Becker as he retires from Nevada Public Radio
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“No challenge was ever too large for Dave Becker to resolve, and he will be difficult to replace with just one person.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints SVP, former Louisville Public Media CEO joins AJP …
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Marta McLellan Ross steps up to SVP of government and external affairs for NPR.
System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
System/Policy
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
People
Comings and goings: APTS appoints VP, OPB names two SVPs …
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Jennifer Kieley was named VP of government and public affairs for APTS.
Development
December CDP Index: High-dollar gifts stabilize revenue amid sliding new donors, Passport usage
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The New Donor Index continues to be an area of concern, declining 12.3% overall.
People
NPR hires Ryan Merkley as COO
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Merkley most recently led a biotech nonprofit and previously worked with NPR CEO Katherine Maher at the Wikimedia Foundation.
Programs/Content
Connecticut Public lands Knight grant for Puerto Rico partnership
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Connecticut Public and Puerto Rico newspaper publisher GFR Media are adding two reporters.
Programs/Content
New preschool series aims to teach coding skills
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“Mia & Codie,” a public TV show from the creator of “WordWorld,” combines computational thinking and socioemotional learning.