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.
Exit Interviews
Mary Anne Alhadeff on a ‘life well spent’ in public media
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The outgoing CEO of KERA reflects on women in leadership roles, the need to collaborate, and why you should never tape a program on the first day of daylight saving time.
History of public media
New exhibit takes visitors behind the scenes of Maryland Public Television’s 50-year history
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Videos, photos and memorabilia from MPT’s past programming are on display at the University of Maryland.
System/Policy
FCC proposal to end Channel 6 protections draws conflicting responses from NPR, KKJZ
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In comments filed this month, the California station raised concerns about TV channels interfering with radio broadcasts.
Programs/Content
Leader of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee plans departure
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Glenn Kleiman has led the station since April 2016.
System/Policy
WNET plans to buy Long Island radio station
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WPPB would be WNET’s first radio station.
System/Policy
Battle to regain control of Pacifica’s WBAI continues in court
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Supporters of the iconic left-wing station are rallying to turn back layoffs and programming changes that Pacifica leadership says were necessary to end financial losses.
Programs/Content
Music-discovery platform created by Triple A stations moves to NPR’s website
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To reach more viewers with its locally produced videos, VuHaus has relocated to a new “Live Sessions” page on NPR.org.
Tech
To help confused users, NPR will consolidate its two apps into one
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“We realized that we basically had created arbitrary lines in our apps based upon how NPR was structured,” said NPR’s Kerry Lenahan.
People
Comings and goings: New NPR digital VP comes from Microsoft, SCETV appoints assistant GM …
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Noelle LaCharite also co-founded the AI Leadership Institute and worked on the development of Amazon’s Alexa.
Programs/Content
Tickets go fast for rare chance to see Tiny Desk shows at NPR
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This month’s Tiny Desk Fest is the first time NPR has invited the public to its popular performances — and the featured musicians will be a surprise.