System/Policy
South Carolina public broadcaster to reduce NPR programming
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South Carolina Public Radio aims to air more local programming.
Discussion with bill sponsor ‘saved’ Arkansas PBS governing board from dissolution, chairman says
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A proposal to eliminate the governing board that oversees educational public television programs in Arkansas is not likely to advance further in the legislature.
System/Policy
WTTW technicians strike amid concerns over threats to job duties
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A WTTW spokesperson said the station is ready to return to negotiations and has not received a request to do so.
Programs/Content
WNET Group acquires podcast about antisemitic broadcaster Father Charles Coughlin
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“I thought it was incredible the way the story was told and how things we’re seeing today are encapsulated in this man’s story,” says Judy Greenspan, director of multiplatform initiatives for the New York–based producing station.
System/Policy
WVIK to separate news and classical formats
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The audience for midday classical music has been declining for the past five years, according to GM Jay Pearce.
System/Policy
How PBS Kansas regained its footing in Wichita
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Under CEO Victor Hogstrom, the public TV station has doubled its revenue, ramped up local productions and financed the purchase and renovation of a new headquarters.
Development
GBH establishes Kids Catalyst Fund supporting educational media for children
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The fund, which will seek donations in perpetuity, will also back community-based initiatives and research aimed at providing equitable and inclusive access to curriculum-based content.
Development
Urban Alternative station prepares to release audio NFTs in collaboration with emerging artists
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Rocky Mountain Public Media’s The Drop is experimenting with direct licensing for independent musicians by creating an NFT playlist.
People
Comings and goings: Kimberly Adams named co-host for Marketplace’s ‘Make Me Smart,’ Lemonada Media hires public radio veterans …
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Adams succeeds Molly Wood, who left “Marketplace” last year.
Obituaries
Connie Goldman, former MPR reporter and ‘ATC’ host, dies at 91
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“When I think of Connie, I think of somebody who was buoyant, bubbly and excited even if people were depressed and concerned or worried about whether NPR would exist,” said Jonathan “Smokey” Baer, who worked with Goldman as a production assistant on “All Things Considered.”
People
Documentary ‘ode’ to Steve Post’s many talents leaves out key verses
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“Playing in the FM Band: The Steve Post Story,” a feature-length documentary about a pioneer of freeform radio, zooms in on some odd stuff.