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Let’s celebrate public media’s outstanding young professionals
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Lift up young talents in public media. Nominate your Rising Star!
St. Louis’ KDHX dismisses volunteer hosts, switches to canned programming
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In a statement posted on the station’s website, Board President Gary Pierson attributed the decision in part to a “decline in financial support.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR names managing editor of collaborative journalism, PBS adds senior manager of immersive learning …
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NPR promoted Bruce Auster and Kathy Goldgeier within its collaborative journalism team.
People
Ann Hume Wilson, KMFA executive director, to retire
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“With KMFA’s new home completed, and a new strategic plan initiated, it’s an ideal time to pass the baton to a new leader,” Wilson said.
System/Policy
‘PBS NewsHour’ staffers announce intent to form union
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Union organizers say they aim to improve staff morale and reduce turnover.
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Stephen Schram, Michigan Radio executive director, announces retirement
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Schram has led the Ann Arbor station since 2006.
Programs/Content
Colorado Public Radio podcast explores Latino heritage by celebrating stories of everyday life
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“¿Quién Are We?” is about “how our identities sort of shape who we are and what we do,” says Luis Antonio Perez, lead producer.
People
Robert Altman to step down from WMHT
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Altman will continue leading the dual licensee while the board seeks his successor.
People
Comings and goings: NPR promotes national editors, Jennifer Strachan leaves KUOW …
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NPR promoted Vickie Walton-James to acting managing editor for news, while Ammad Omar steps up to chief national editor.
Programs/Content
APMG cancels ‘In the Dark’ podcast, cuts 10 positions
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“We are no longer able to sustain support of In the Dark and we are immediately beginning to explore opportunities to find a new home — either for the entire enterprise, outside of APMG or for the talented journalists, within APMG,” a spokesperson said.
System/Policy
Biden nominates former Alaska Public Radio Network CEO Diane Kaplan to CPB board
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The nomination of another Biden appointee, Kathy Im, still awaits confirmation by the Senate.
Programs/Content
Center for Investigative Reporting cuts 10 positions, citing revenue shortfall
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In addition to the cuts, the EP of CIR’s “Reveal” has also left the organization.