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Cal Thomas, fundraiser who specialized in international co-productions, dies at 87
His productions included public TV music specials featuring Jessye Norman, James Galway and Yo-Yo Ma.Get tips on using generative AI to streamline workflows and boost creativity
The webinar “Innovate With Current: A Live Users' Guide to Generative AI Tools” dove into the heart of how people in public media are experimenting with AI technology.José Fajardo to step down from Hawai‘i Public Radio
Fajardo is stepping down because he has ALS.
‘Our Body Politic’ show goes on ‘temporary hiatus’
The program is “at a crossroads with its current level of production and service to stations and listeners,” a representative said.Los Angeles stations unify branding as PBS SoCal
Survey research confirmed that recasting KCET as PBS SoCal Plus would be a “slam dunk” for building digital viewership.Comings and goings: Connecticut Public appoints CCO, WHRO hires news VP …
Vanessa de la Torre was promoted to CCO of Connecticut Public.
Northwest Public Broadcasting receives gift of radio station
NWPB also received a seed grant “to explore, develop and implement local programming options."Robin Hilton to host NPR's ‘All Songs Considered’
“I'm thrilled — and grateful — for the chance to lead the show in this next chapter, with more curation, conversations and musical companionship,” Hilton said.Public Media Venture Group partners with tech company to build content syndication networks
PMVG plans to work with up to five stations to build regional partnerships for sharing news coverage.GBH News to launch Equity and Justice reporting unit
A grant from the Barr Foundation provides “seed funding” for GBH News to build the “capacity and intention to support this work in perpetuity,” says Executive Editor Lee Hill.Current Crossword: 'Recovery Period'
Our latest crossword puzzle takes a cue from the history of public broadcasting for its theme.NPR appoints Katherine Maher as president and CEO
Maher will take over for outgoing CEO John Lansing, who plans to retire.How anti-diversity laws are jeopardizing pubmedia's DEI efforts
Leaders in public media fear the state laws could have a “chilling effect” on DEI work at some stations.Scott Woelfel named GM for Arizona PBS
Woelfel succeeds Adrienne Fairwell, who departed last year for South Carolina ETV.New streaming sitcom 'In the Know' digs for the funny in public radio
From Zach Woods and Mike Judge, the stop-action animated show is chock full of Terry Gross cracks and Ken Burns cameos.
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