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PBS Kids gets into gameplay video with ‘Odd Squad Gaming Unit’
The new series of YouTube shorts for 5- to 8-year-olds aims to “make things that kids will want to tell their best friends about,” says EP J.J. Johnson.
KBIA, Kansas Public Radio turn football rivalry into fundraising contest
The stations used their licensees' long-running "Border War" to connect with community members who may not be familiar with public radio.
WNYC offers free programs to stations affected by funding cuts
“Hopefully this will give station leaders a bit of financial breathing room," said LaFontaine Oliver, New York Public Radio’s president and CEO and executive chair.
Colorado Public Radio joins Mountain West News Bureau
The collaboration started in 2018 with $475,000 in CPB support.
WNET will not renew operating agreement with state government for NJ PBS
“WNET is committed to supporting the state through this transition and looks forward to collaborating with New Jersey–based institutions interested in operating a public television network,” NJ PBS said in a statement.
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Cascade PBS cuts 12% of staff
The Seattle-based station said it will focus on local productions and end its long-form written journalism.CPB will tap unspent funds to deliver $7.1M in last grants to stations
Some CSG money remained largely because funds reserved for grantees were not awarded or were returned because of Inspector General audits, a news release said.KIXE PBS cuts five positions due to federal funding loss
“We ultimately will need outside funding for the station to survive,” GM Rob Keenan said.‘Ye Gods’ show invites celebrities to discuss the rules that guide their lives
Veteran TV producer Scott Carter brings his lifelong fascination with theological questions to public radio.
Indigenous traditions inspire new video game from Nebraska, Wisconsin stations
A collaborative design process enabled public media teams and Menominee contributors to authentically represent modern Menominee life in Powwow Bound.RI PBS, The Public’s Radio avoid layoffs despite federal defunding
A buyout program "achieved the savings necessary to close the $1.1 million budget gap caused by the elimination of federal funding,” wrote CEO Pam Johnston.Arkansas PBS Commission recommends North Little Rock lawmaker to be network’s new leader
Rep. Carlton Wing is a former sports broadcaster and owner of a video production company; taking over Arkansas PBS would require him to resign from the House.
Indiana’s WNIN cuts five positions, drops TV shows
The Evansville dual licensee received about 35% of its total revenue from federal funding before the rescission.Comings and goings: WSHU GM joins NPR board, network names music leader …
Brad Dancer, GM of WSHU Public Radio, was elected to a three-year term on NPR’s board.Arizona Public Media to lay off six workers, eliminate 11 open positions
Arizona Public Media COO Gene Robinson told a local news outlet that the dual licensee’s television and radio programming will not change.
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