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Staffers at Seattle's KUOW will lose jobs as station revamps drive-time programming
Seven positions will be eliminated and replaced with new roles.Colorado Public Radio picks Stewart Vanderwilt as new president
Vanderwilt has worked as GM of KUT in Austin, Texas, for 18 years.Pacifica settles debts with Empire State Realty Trust
The foundation is also in the "final stages" of relocating the transmitter for WBAI in New York City.
Station leaders at TechCon weigh moving ahead with ATSC 3.0
Broadcasters expressed optimism about making the transition to the new broadcast standard work for them, even as many raised questions about the logistics and expenses involved.NPR creates two digital leadership roles
Kerry Lenahan and Joel Sucherman will fill the new positions.'The Pub' #110: How pubcasters are teaming up to take on Pennsylvania's opioid crisis
We hear from leaders at three of the stations involved in the statewide collaboration "Battling Opioids."
Keillor looks to restart 'Writer's Almanac'
He also expressed interest in reviving tours of "A Prairie Home Companion."Trump nominates former Wyoming PBS leader for seat on CPB board
If approved by the Senate, Ruby Calvert would serve for the remainder of a six-year term expiring Jan. 31, 2022.From the executive director: Tell Current how we can earn your support
We need to learn from you about how to deliver the kind of service you or your organization is willing to pay for.Liwanag to replace Campbell at PBS, Vega gets host's chair at 'Takeaway' and other comings and goings
And the new president of Vermont Public Radio is Scott Finn, executive director of West Virginia Public Broadcasting.The Current launches 24/7 Prince-themed stream
The stream will highlight “the roots and fruits of the Purple Family Tree.”Public Media Co., WGBH business unit to launch first pubmedia purchasing service
CPB is providing $250,000 for the venture.PRSS announces stations in Tornado Alley to receive test-alert funding
The project is backed with $419,000 in grants from CPB.'American Experience' harnesses Facebook to identify teen in 50-year-old footage
The footage came from a march following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Public TV pioneer Chalmers “Chuck” Marquis dies at 91
Longtime friends and colleagues remember Marquis as public television’s man on Capitol Hill.
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