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.”
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Money Up Front’
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Give our latest pubmedia-themed brainteaser a try!
Tech
How KQED is enriching its ‘Forum’ archive with generative AI
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Ask Forum harnesses the power of a large language model to offer a more flexible and expandable search experience.
System/Policy
New Wisconsin Public Radio station honors late Executive Director Gene Purcell
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WEPP, which will begin broadcasting Thursday on 90.7 FM in Rice Lake, Wis., gets its call letters from Purcell’s given name, Eugene Patrick Purcell.
Programs/Content
WETA announces rebrand of news productions under ‘PBS News’ banner
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The weeknight news show will retain the name “PBS News Hour,” while the PBS News brand will appear on digital platforms.
Programs/Content
ASL-accessible PBS Kids programs put interpreters inside story frame
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Focus group research informed how PBS Kids and producers added American Sign Language interpretation to select series for kids ages 2–8.
Programs/Content
How journalists can shape society through ethical storytelling
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Minal Bopaiah of Brevity & Wit discusses an inclusive and prosocial framework for redefining race and equity coverage.
Programs/Content
‘Nova’ marks 50 years with blend of new and old programming about engineering, space
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A new interactive project will include creating an escape room at GBH’s studios in Boston.
People
Oregon Public Broadcasting taps CNN’s Rachel Smolkin as CEO
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Smolkin will succeed longtime leader Steve Bass, who announced plans to step down last year.
System/Policy
SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge against Chicago Public Media
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SAG-AFTRA claims CPM has “failed and refused to provide information demanded” by the union.
Classical music
Three years in, the Recording Inclusivity Initiative is still fighting to diversify classical radio
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All Classical Radio’s marquee project has encountered a few hiccups, but it’s pushing forward — and expanding.