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.
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.
System/Policy
WHRO beefs up investigative coverage with nonprofit newsroom acquisition
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WHRO Public Media is looking to expand its newsroom’s capabilities by taking on the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism.
People
AIR selects Keisha Salmon as new executive director
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Salmon previously led communications strategy for American Documentary and its program “POV.”
Obituaries
Jim Russell, creator of ‘Marketplace,’ dies at 76
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“He was thoroughly devoted to public media. And that was infectious.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR hires senior director, will launch Climate Desk …
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Gordon Synn will help NPR create new content opportunities, negotiate intellectual property deals and “help us go where NPR has never gone before.”
Obituaries
KPVU GM John Hughes dies at 71
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Hughes joined KPVU in 2016 and helped the station program more modern R&B and hip-hop music.
System/Policy
‘Challenging in all the right ways’: What our readers say about their best bosses
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Readers told us that they value bosses who are supportive and focus on developing talents.
People
NPR names Brittany Luse host of ‘It’s Been a Minute’
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Luse has previously hosted podcasts that include “For Colored Nerds” and “The Nod.”
People
Comings and goings: Station leaders elected to NPR board, CCO to leave CapRadio …
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R.C. McBride and Elise Pepple were elected to NPR’s board of directors.