System/Policy
Pending CPB board nominations head back to president
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A Senate rule requires that nominees who are not confirmed or rejected during the session in which they are nominated must be renominated.
NPR boosts coverage of religion with added staff, partnership with Religion News Service
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“Coverage of religion is really important for helping people see that there’s a vibrant civic life in America,” said RNS Publisher Deborah Caldwell.
People
Comings and goings: Chicago Public Media hires COO, NPR appoints content strategy analyst …
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Drew Brody was named COO of Chicago Public Media.
System/Policy
NPR data shows staff diversity holding steady as voluntary turnover improves
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The NPR board’s DEI and development committees met last week to discuss diversity data and digital fundraising.
Programs/Content
Pipeline 2025: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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Our summary of national programs in the works provides details on 108 series and specials.
Programs/Content
South Carolina ETV reaches beyond state’s borders with ‘Southern Songwriters’
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The locally produced and funded series is finding a home on stations nationwide.
Programs/Content
How ‘Radio Ambulante’ is sparking connections with in-person Listening Clubs
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Radio Ambulante Studios received funding this year to convene new Listening Clubs focused on issues of importance to Latino voters.
System/Policy
GBH sale of CAI building sparks pushback from community
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CAI staff are expected to remain in the building until a new location is found.
System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
People
Comings and goings: NPR hires Backstop Editors, WETA names EVP …
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NPR added five journalists to its Backstop Editors team, including Kristian Monroe as a deputy managing editor.
Obituaries
Bill Matthews, former fundraiser and KTEH station manager, dies at 72
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Matthews won multiple PBS auction and fundraising awards and built one of the country’s most successful on-air auctions.
System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.