System/Policy
Vegas PBS seeks to dismiss lawsuits filed by former employee
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The lawsuits filed by a former director of digital marketing accuse station leaders and other parties of defamation and discrimination.
North Dakota’s Prairie Public dodges bill threatening to end state funding
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A bill attempting to end state funding for public broadcasting failed to make it out of committee.
People
WSKG appoints Natasha Thompson as CEO
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Thompson formerly led the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
Programs/Content
NPR’s State of the Union coverage aims to reach listeners who navigate the world in two languages
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“We are doing this para la gente,” says Erika Aguilar, EP of “Morning Edition.” “That feels really good and gives you purpose.”
Programs/Content
Stations seek alternatives as ITVS plans to shut down OVEE platform
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ITVS will deactivate the streaming platform at the end of June.
People
Anthony Padgett will leave SCETV to lead WOSU Public Media
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Padgett will succeed Ronnie Agnew, who left the station last year after a brief tenure.
People
NPR’s Rachel Martin will step away from ‘Morning Edition’ for new project
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Martin is developing a project “in the realms of religion, spirituality, and meaning.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints VP, WAMU hires COO …
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NPR named Adrienne Brown VP of development operations and services.
Programs/Content
Reviewing border coverage uncovers risks of ‘both sides’ reporting on right-wing extremists
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A PEN America case study about a 2017 KPBS/inewsource report shows how humanizing extremists can gloss over dangerous viewpoints.
System/Policy
KPCC will rebrand as LAist 89.3
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“A cross-platform approach will be the tip of the spear of our evolution,” CEO Herb Scannell said.
People
Comings and goings: NPR names booking EP, Lehigh Valley Public Media hires engagement VP …
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NPR promoted Natalie Winston to EP for booking and specials.
System/Policy
Battle of the brands: Vermont Public’s name has some audience members covering their ears
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Some Vermonters pine for a “media” or “broadcasting” to be attached, but the name was a very intentional choice.