Programs/Content
Why NPR’s newsmag tweaks are a gamble worth taking
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There’s no doubt that a livelier presentation and coverage of topics of concern to midlifers, such as personal finance and health and wellness, will have a positive effect.
Pendulum swings, cultural backlash and rhythms of democracy: What President Trump’s victory means for history
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“The change that we’re going to see in the Trump administration may well roll back the balance of the New Deal and LBJ’s Great Society,” says historian Mark Updegrove in a Q&A with APT’s Jim Dunford. “I think we expect to see that.”
People
Comings and goings: New York Public Radio hires CDO, Classical KING appoints chief of advancement …
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Jennifer Schell Podoll was named CDO for New York Public Radio.
Programs/Content
Why public media needs to let younger decision-makers call the shots
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To attract millennials and Gen Z, people under 40 need to be in the room, says media analyst Evan Shapiro.
System/Policy
Ted Cruz questions NPR about foundation funding in letter to CEO
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“What precautions does NPR take, if any, to ensure that financial contributions from its donors do not impact its editorial decisions?” Cruz asked.
People
Comings and goings: ‘Frontline’ hires managing director, WYSO names executive director for Eichelberger Center …
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Brian Eule succeeds Janice Hui as managing director for “Frontline.”
People
‘On the Media’ adds Micah Loewinger as co-host
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Loewinger was the show’s first-ever reporter.
People
Brad Dancer named GM of WSHU Public Radio
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Dancer replaces Rima Dael, who left in December to become CEO of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters.
People
Fred Child to leave ‘Performance Today’ next year
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The longtime host will leave the program in October 2025.
People
Sarah Gilbert named WAMC/Northeast Public Radio CEO
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Gilbert will begin in the role next month.
Obituaries
Pat Callahan, development exec with ‘peerless fundraising acumen,’ dies at 81
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Callahan, who directed membership fundraising at five PBS stations and helped lead adoption of development software tools, retired from AZPM in 2023.
System/Policy
Former WAMU/DCist staffers raise money for new newsroom
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The 51st is planned to begin as a newsletter, with the goal of starting publication in the fall.