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GBH establishes Kids Catalyst Fund supporting educational media for children
The fund, which will seek donations in perpetuity, will also back community-based initiatives and research aimed at providing equitable and inclusive access to curriculum-based content.Urban Alternative station prepares to release audio NFTs in collaboration with emerging artists
Rocky Mountain Public Media's The Drop is experimenting with direct licensing for independent musicians by creating an NFT playlist.Comings and goings: Kimberly Adams named co-host for Marketplace’s ‘Make Me Smart,’ Lemonada Media hires public radio veterans …
Adams succeeds Molly Wood, who left "Marketplace" last year.
Connie Goldman, former MPR reporter and ‘ATC’ host, dies at 91
“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."Documentary ‘ode’ to Steve Post's many talents leaves out key verses
“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.Ohio news collaboration seeks to fill coverage gaps, understand community needs
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.
With branded beers, stations invite new audiences to crack open a cold one
Three new beers run the gamut of styles and pay tribute to local broadcasters in liquid form.House passes Iowa PBS public record bill
Archival footage from Iowa PBS could be used for independent video projects under a bill passed Monday by the Iowa House.Carrie Storer to step down as NPR HR chief
Selyn Hong will take on Storer's role March 28.Emilio Delgado, 'Luis' for 44 years on 'Sesame Street,' dies at 81
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.Wisconsin Public Radio's Michael Arnold will resign in April
"I never thought that I would be part of the Great Resignation, but I am, and it's actually kind of exciting," Arnold said.Spending bill approved by Congress boosts CPB appropriation for 2024
The legislation also provides $41 million for the Next Generation Warning System grant program at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Reorganization at American Public Media Group combines APM, MPR
Dave Kansas will leave his position as president of American Public Media as part of the restructuring.To serve diverse audiences, you can’t walk the walk until you know where you stand
Almost every public media organization is prioritizing diversity. Yet beyond hiring, what are the next steps for content strategy?Survey finds smaller stations anticipate hit from 'The Great Resignation'
Our survey found stations dealing with lower vacancy rates than most nonprofits. Yet smaller stations may still be stretched thin.
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