System/Policy
Looking for the helpers? That’s all of us
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You can donate to support public media colleagues who are recovering from the devastation of L.A.’s wildfires.
Development
Urban Alternative station prepares to release audio NFTs in collaboration with emerging artists
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Rocky Mountain Public Media’s The Drop is experimenting with direct licensing for independent musicians by creating an NFT playlist.
People
Comings and goings: Kimberly Adams named co-host for Marketplace’s ‘Make Me Smart,’ Lemonada Media hires public radio veterans …
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Adams succeeds Molly Wood, who left “Marketplace” last year.
Obituaries
Connie Goldman, former MPR reporter and ‘ATC’ host, dies at 91
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“When I think of Connie, I think of somebody who was buoyant, bubbly and excited even if people were depressed and concerned or worried about whether NPR would exist,” said Jonathan “Smokey” Baer, who worked with Goldman as a production assistant on “All Things Considered.”
People
Documentary ‘ode’ to Steve Post’s many talents leaves out key verses
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“Playing in the FM Band: The Steve Post Story,” a feature-length documentary about a pioneer of freeform radio, zooms in on some odd stuff.
System/Policy
Ohio news collaboration seeks to fill coverage gaps, understand community needs
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The Ohio Newsroom, a project among the state’s public radio stations, already has four CPB-funded freelancers on board assisting with reporting and editing.
System/Policy
With branded beers, stations invite new audiences to crack open a cold one
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Three new beers run the gamut of styles and pay tribute to local broadcasters in liquid form.
System/Policy
House passes Iowa PBS public record bill
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Archival footage from Iowa PBS could be used for independent video projects under a bill passed Monday by the Iowa House.
Obituaries
Emilio Delgado, ‘Luis’ for 44 years on ‘Sesame Street,’ dies at 81
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On “Sesame Street,” Delgado was able to build a character who challenged stereotypes. Luis was a business owner, a neighbor, and later a husband and father.
People
Wisconsin Public Radio’s Michael Arnold will resign in April
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“I never thought that I would be part of the Great Resignation, but I am, and it’s actually kind of exciting,” Arnold said.