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Larry Bennett: My job is to support 'rebalancing of the social process'
"One of the functions of culture is to help us assign meaning and thereby establish values. If we wish to rebalance our social process, we must act within the cultural arena."PBS39 adds programming with donation of WYBE license
The stations will share PBS39’s spectrum starting Jan. 5 until the FCC approves the license transfer.Citing allegations, WBUR and licensee put Tom Ashbrook on leave
WBUR and licensee Boston University have hired an outside organization to investigate.
PBS removes Keillor segment from upcoming ‘Finding Your Roots’
A segment with actress Maya Rudolph will replace Keillor.After funding cuts, WVPB plans to close TV studio
The West Virginia network estimates it will save $100,000 annually with the shutdown.CUNY seeks to fill gap left by closure of New America Media
The university's journalism school is exploring how it can expand on its work with ethnic and community media.
‘The Pub’ #104: Terry Gross turns the tables
Hear a wide-ranging conversation with the "Fresh Air" host about the big issues facing public media.WNYC places two hosts on leave for allegations of inappropriate conduct
The station is investigating claims against hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz.PBS Board elects leaders, Martin to step down at KALW and more comings and goings
The PBS Board also seated several new members.Letter to the editor: Keillor's punishment is out of proportion to what he did
Allegations leveled against the creator and former host of "A Prairie Home Companion" don't fit the pattern of sexual predators who deserved their takedowns.WNYC CEO Laura Walker: 'I take responsibility'
In an interview on WNYC's "Brian Lehrer Show," Walker declined to elaborate on why the station did not renew John Hockenberry’s contract or whether the "Takeaway" host received a severance payment.Elena Rivera: 'I’m hoping to be a bridge between communities'
Public media means "bringing the community closer together through all of the amazing stories that we have on a daily basis."'Made Possible By...' #5: NPR founder Jack Mitchell
Mitchell was the first employee of NPR and the first producer of "All Things Considered."Podcast produced by WBUR, Reddit will highlight the site's hidden stories
"Endless Thread" aims to be a story-driven podcast that elaborates on original Reddit posts.Reports detail accounts of bullying, sexual harassment by former 'Takeaway' host
John Hockenberry's former co-hosts and colleagues have shared stories of hostile behavior and unwanted attention and physical contact.
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