System/Policy
Pending CPB board nominations head back to president
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A Senate rule requires that nominees who are not confirmed or rejected during the session in which they are nominated must be renominated.
NPR boosts coverage of religion with added staff, partnership with Religion News Service
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“Coverage of religion is really important for helping people see that there’s a vibrant civic life in America,” said RNS Publisher Deborah Caldwell.
People
Public Broadcasting Atlanta names Jennifer Dorian CEO
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Dorian previously worked as GM of Turner Classic Movies.
Featured in Category
PRX taps Janetta Stringfellow as CDO
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Stringfellow was a producer before she began working in development.
Programs/Content
With Nieman fellowship, NPR’s Anjuli Sastry will tell immigrants’ stories, create mentorship guide
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The “It’s Been a Minute” producer is one of 12 Nieman Visiting Fellows for 2021 and the only one working in public radio.
Featured in Category
Maria Hinojosa on the decision to pursue her ‘craziest dream’
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In an excerpt from her new memoir, the journalist recounts how a rejection from “60 Minutes” spurred her to launch Futuro Media Group.
People
Comings and goings: Kathryn Washington promoted to SVP at CPB, James King joins WNET’s All Arts …
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Washington was promoted earlier this year to VP of television programming.
System/Policy
How Celeste Headlee’s ‘safe space’ for colleagues became a movement against racism in public radio
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Colleagues who convened for Zoom chats evolved into a group pushing for change at stations and networks.
About Current
Who I named to the Public Media Honor Roll and why
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This year, I chose to honor a group of individuals I admire for their courage in making themselves vulnerable, telling their stories, and leading our field on diversity, equity and inclusion by calling on all of us to be accountable to this mission.
People
Ron Mizutani named CEO of PBS Hawai‘i
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Mizutani, who is leaving his job at a nonprofit, is a former television newsman.
Programs/Content
WUSF website reinforces connections with Tampa arts community
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“It’s still a work in progress,” says GM Joanne Urofsky. “But we’re really proud of what we’ve launched.”