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'The Pub' #113: How states are doling out dollars for public media
Ever wonder how much your state spends on public media? Current has got you covered with a new, comprehensive guide to state funding.Seth MacFarlane donates $2.5M to NPR, KPCC
The donation comes after MacFarlane said he was “embarrassed” to work for Fox.PBS and stations working on first 'skinny bundle' OTT agreement
The over-the-top streaming deal could come within the next six months.
Former ‘Chicago Tonight’ host and reporter Elizabeth Brackett dies after accident at age 76
Brackett was also a five-time world champion triathlete and was training for a triathlon when she was injured.Cappello leaves WNYC after more than 20 years
WNYC did not provide a reason for his departure.New history of public broadcasting to include expanded coverage of podcasts, digital media
Current is happy to announce an update of our book A History of Public Broadcasting, with a projected publication date of 2021.
House budget proposes level funding for CPB in FY21
The bill also would provide $20 million for interconnection.KQED's ‘California Report’ crosses border
KUNR in Reno, Nev., will air the morning news program.MacArthur grant supports reporting, audience engagement at Chicago Public Media
The grant is part of a larger initiative to “strengthen inclusive journalism” in the city.Public TV stations can air latest ‘Doc Martin’ season in January
As part of the agreement, episodes must carry two 15-second Acorn TV branding spots.Former NPR president Douglas Bennet dies at 79
Bennet helped bring financial stability to NPR during his 10-year tenure.Pavelko sets retirement from WITF, WGBH hires new COO and more comings and goings
Kathleen Pavelko has worked in public broadcasting since 1979.AmDoc announces first fund to assist filmmakers with emergencies
"It seemed time for filmmakers to have a safety net,” said Executive Director Justine Nagan.Anthony Bourdain's curiosity, love of food also touched pubmedia
The renowned chef, host and writer, who died Friday, produced a PBS series and featured an NPR reporter on his show Parts Unknown.Alliance of music stations seeks to bring copyright law ‘into modern era’
As lawmakers debate legislation backed by big players in streaming services, music stations want a better legal climate for their work on platforms beyond radio.
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