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
Debbie Hamlett will lead WCMU Public Media
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Hamlett succeeds Jim Rademaker, who left the station in July.
People
Comings and goings: Decker joins CPB as SVP, Stanton leaves PBS Reno …
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In addition to working for stations, Decker most recently worked for Public Media Management and the Signal Infrastructure Group.
System/Policy
What pubmedia can learn about DEI from the for-profit world
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The corporate focus on metrics and data in achieving diversity initiatives can shift internal conversations from “what we’ve always done” to a rationale for specific changes.
People
Northeast Indiana Public Radio GM Peter Dominowski is stepping down
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Dominowski joined NIPR in 2013.
System/Policy
Vegas PBS offers workforce training program for youth in juvenile justice system
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With funding from MGM Resorts, the station aims to help close equity gaps for students in detention.
Obituaries
Thurston Briscoe, longtime public radio executive and producer, dies at 74
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“He was about as good a colleague as you could ever hope for,” said Don Lee, who worked with Briscoe at NPR.
Obituaries
Leanne Ferrer, who led Pacific Islanders in Communications, dies
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Ferrer joined PIC in 2008 and led the organization since 2014.
System/Policy
CPB gives $275,000 to 14 stations for COVID PSAs, community outreach
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Each station will receive up to $20,000.
Programs/Content
5 takeaways from the expansion of public radio’s climate change coverage
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Newsrooms that prioritize local climate reporting are finding receptive audiences and collaborative partners.
People
Joseph Lee tapped to lead NJ PBS
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Lee succeeds John Servidio, who is retiring from the station.