System/Policy
How changes to the Emergency Alert System could affect community media
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New requirements approved by the FCC could create an undue burden for small community radio stations.
American Public Television to launch podcast studio
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APT Podcast Studios is negotiating its first deals for programs about food, travel, health and lifestyle.
People
Susan Goldberg named CEO for GBH
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Goldberg was previously editorial director and editor-in-chief for National Geographic.
Programs/Content
Great Salt Lake Collaborative wins 2022 Local that Works award
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The winner was chosen from among 96 entries submitted by public broadcasters, nonprofit newsrooms and other media organizations.
System/Policy
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp. staffers vote to form union
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The staffers voted 26-1 in favor of forming the union.
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Programs/Content
NPR adds bureau in Ukraine
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Joanna Kakissis will be the bureau’s sole correspondent.
People
Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett to co-anchor ‘NewsHour’
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The co-anchors start in their roles Jan. 2.
Programs/Content
New Classical California stream brings Latin-influenced music to listeners
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Listeners can choose from streams in both English and Spanish.
System/Policy
WFAE content staff announce intent to unionize
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More than 70% of the station’s content staffers have signed onto a petition to management.
Tech
Canada’s public broadcaster should use Mastodon to provide a social media service
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“As internet communications scholars, we propose that Canada’s public broadcaster, the CBC, should build a Mastodon server on the global network.”
People
Comings and goings: Judy Woodruff to lead reporting project after stepping down as ‘NewsHour’ anchor, NPR’s Barnes will join Boston Globe …
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Woodruff announced in May that she would leave her anchor role.