System/Policy
FCC chair requests investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
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In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
System/Policy
Moolah, Lulu, Caillou: Our top 10 articles from 2021
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A look back at the most popular columns, farewells and deep dives from the past year.
System/Policy
How WBUR is getting into the sponsored podcasts business
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The station began producing its first sponsored podcasts in November.
System/Policy
KQED closes $140M capital campaign, maps next steps for creating ‘sense of belonging’ in renovated headquarters
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Some employees have returned to work in the state-of-the-art facility, but plans for a full reopening have been delayed until next year.
Programs/Content
DJ with ‘killer music taste’ mixes knowledge of native language, history into new Hawai‘i Public Radio show
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The goal for “Hawai‘i Kulāiwi” is “to help the audience just see Hawaii the way that Hawaiians do,” says Paige Okamura, known to listeners as “DJ Mermaid.”
Tech
PBS and stations look to improve use of metadata in streaming-centric world
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With help from PBS, a Los Angeles–based station upgraded the online presence of one of its shows.
Featured in Category
FCC filing window gives stations chance to launch new radio broadcasts
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About three dozen pubcasters hope to emerge from an FCC application process with expanded coverage areas.
People
Comings and goings: PBS board names new chair, NPR makes changes to longform audio team …
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Larry Irving was appointed board chair for PBS, succeeding Donald A. Baer.
Programs/Content
Louisville Public Media podcast explores experiences of Asian Americans in Kentucky
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Created in the wake of the Atlanta shootings, “Where Y’all Really From” became the station’s fastest-growing podcast.
People
Ronnie Agnew named GM of WOSU Public Media
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Agnew most recently worked as executive director for Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
People
Fred Martino named WSIU executive director
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Martino was previously director of content at KRWG Public Media.