System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
Programs/Content
Pipeline 2021: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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Current’s latest survey of new programs coming to public TV provides a snapshot of 117 productions in the works for national distribution.
Programs/Content
Film explores ‘quiet revolutionary’ behind groundbreaking TV show of Black culture
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“Ellis Haizlip ensured that the revolution would be televised, and the revolution was ‘Soul!’”
Programs/Content
‘Frontline’ examines global response to COVID-19 in spring 2021 special
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The three-hour documentary will be directed by James Bluemel, who specializes in reporting first-person accounts of international news events.
Programs/Content
Rita Moreno recounts her remarkable career in ‘American Masters’ biopic
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The actor, who overcame adversity to “grab the gold ring,” describes her successes and struggles in her journey to the top.
About Current
Why we matter
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Current aims to hold a mirror up to the changing field of public media to show us who and where we are, and where we might go to advance our mission.
Programs/Content
How documentaries can help communities navigate difficult conversations
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A new study from the Center for Media & Social Impact finds that by hosting screenings of documentary films, public TV stations can guide participants to “breakthrough moments.”
Education
Michigan stations prepare launch of statewide learning channel
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The state government has invested $3.5 million in a digital multicast and streaming service that provides K–12 instruction.
Programs/Content
‘Code Switch,’ ‘Throughline’ podcasts will join NPR’s radio portfolio
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“We believe both shows will tell some of our nation’s most important stories and provide programming for your audiences that is relevant and engaging,” said NPR’s Andrew Haden.
People
Brad Kimmel to lead WFIU/WTIU
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Kimmel will be leaving WNIN Public Media, where he has been CEO since 2013.
