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Public media stations, journalists beef over the best Washington
The issue arose as D.C. voters prepare to weigh in on whether the city should ask Congress for statehood.Indiana station puts news on FM with translator purchase
The station will rebroadcast the news and talk programming already airing on a WBAA AM signal.Producer Sean Cole relishes the ‘beautiful feeling’ of performing weddings
The radio producer and poet has married 19 couples, including many friends who work in public radio.
‘The Pub’ #81: Scrutinizing the big NPR ratings bump
NPR audience development chief Israel Smith and researcher Susan Leland flesh out the numbers and speculate about what’s driving them.News stations should watch for competition from low-power upstarts
A radio consultant sees a threat to NPR stations that lack adequate local news coverage.‘POV’ contributions to Snapchat mark debut of documentaries on app
The short films will be available for just 24 hours.
CPB Board selects new leadership, NPR's Brand lands in London, and other comings and goings in public media
Also, American Experience has named its first historian in residence.How Sarah McCammon’s religious upbringing informs her reporting
The NPR reporter’s background in evangelical Christianity has given her insight into conservative political communities.NPR restructures its Story Lab incubator
NPR is getting more of its staff and outside producers involved in experimenting with ideas for new programs and show segments.Enough with the mic pics: They’re missing the point
A podcast editor argues that the profusion of microphone stock photos overemphasizes talking and ignores listening.John Crockett, VP of engineering for South Carolina networks, dies at 69
“John was a great leader, mentor and a champion for public service,” said Linda O’Bryon, president of SCETV and SC Public Radio.Collapse of Oregon call center leaves public media in the lurch
Comnet Marketing Group apparently shut down with little notice and murky explanations.PBS announces Playtime Pad, a branded tablet for kids
The PBS Kids multicast channel, launching in January, will also be available on the device.North Dakota judge dismisses charge against ‘Democracy Now!’ host Amy Goodman
Goodman went to North Dakota Monday to surrender to authorities.Community radio upholds beauty, power of the small
By persisting against the odds, community radio stations have defied media professionals’ predictions.
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