System/Policy
South Carolina public broadcaster to reduce NPR programming
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South Carolina Public Radio aims to air more local programming.
Discussion with bill sponsor ‘saved’ Arkansas PBS governing board from dissolution, chairman says
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A proposal to eliminate the governing board that oversees educational public television programs in Arkansas is not likely to advance further in the legislature.
System/Policy
Stations alter DEI statements in wake of Trump order, state laws
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The changes come on the heels of PBS closing its DEI office and dismissing two staffers.
System/Policy
Analysis finds most station boards fall short in reflecting community diversity
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We reviewed FCC data for 205 licensees to see how their boards compared to local demographics.
System/Policy
Senators send letter to FCC chair over ‘weaponization’ of commission
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The letter cited FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s own letter asking the commission’s Enforcement Bureau to open an investigation into NPR and PBS member stations.
System/Policy
Arkansas committee advances bill to abolish state library and PBS oversight boards
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Arkansas PBS CEO Courtney Pledger spoke against the bill, saying the agency would stand to lose funding via grants and donations if it no longer has an independent board.
Programs/Content
‘The Sam Sanders Show’ goes national through PRX distribution
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The weekly show, which debuted on KCRW in October, has been “pushing the boundaries of how radio can sound and feel,” Sanders says.
People
Comings and goings: Kathy Merritt promoted at CPB, NPR appoints SVP …
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CPB promoted Kathy Merritt to chief of station and system strategies.
System/Policy
New England Public Media lays off seven staff
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The workforce reduction affected full- and part-time workers in development, content, administration and operations.
Development
January CDP Index: Fourth quarter sees rally for high-dollar gifts, new radio donors
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A strong fourth quarter reversed prior monthly trends to end 2024 on a higher than anticipated note.
System/Policy
NPR will lead two-day training on ‘identity and difference’ for station leaders
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It will be the first time NPR has made the training available only to stations.
System/Policy
PBS closes DEI office, citing a Trump executive order
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PBS had created its diversity, equity and inclusion team in 2021 after receiving criticism from independent filmmakers.