System/Policy
Vegas PBS seeks to dismiss lawsuits filed by former employee
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The lawsuits filed by a former director of digital marketing accuse station leaders and other parties of defamation and discrimination.
North Dakota’s Prairie Public dodges bill threatening to end state funding
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A bill attempting to end state funding for public broadcasting failed to make it out of committee.
Programs/Content
How producers of PBS’ prime-time series got their shows back on track during COVID
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Remote production protocols, acquisitions and streamlined formats helped executive producers make up for disrupted timelines, shuttered studios and travel restrictions.
System/Policy
Why public media should just say no to Facebook’s money
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Nobody’s realization that Facebook is out of control came just this year. So why did NPR ever accept its sponsorship dollars?
People
Comings and goings: PBS selects new VPs, NPR names standards and practices editor …
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One new PBS VP is Adaora Udoji, a former co-host of “The Takeaway.”
System/Policy
New cafe inside 88Nine Radio Milwaukee studios seeks to open up station to the community
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The station wants Milwaukeeans to be immersed in its music and food when a restaurant opens early next year.
Programs/Content
‘Alma’s Way’ outreach reflects heritage for young Latino viewers in rural Tennessee and beyond
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Stations and their community partners are welcoming the show’s social and emotional curriculum with virtual events and interactive in-school workshops.
Programs/Content
CPB and Sesame Workshop partner for grant program to boost youth media
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At least 10 stations will receive $15,000 each and join a six-month accelerator program next year.
People
ITVS controller Michael Shiro dies at 59
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Shiro “brought analytical acumen, ethical rigor and humor to the sober business of managing the federal public funds that supported 1,000-plus independent documentary filmmakers over his tenure.”
System/Policy
KUOW shares hiring toolkit aimed at increasing staff diversity
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The Seattle station received a CPB grant to distribute the toolkit, which details every aspect of the recruitment process.
Engagement
Knight Foundation funds engagement project for public radio
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Southern California Public Radio received $230,000 for the yearlong project.
Programs/Content
Erika Aguilar sees ‘appetite for change’ as she steps into EP role on ‘Morning Edition’
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“The big challenge is going to be thinking about where Morning Edition goes as a show, in five years and 10 years.”