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.
Quick Takes
Star Tribune names longtime ‘Prairie Home’ employee as Keillor whistleblower
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The disclosure triggered an investigation by MPR that found Keillor had engaged in unwanted physical contact and inappropriate incidents.
Quick Takes
House committee authorizes additional funding for repack, including radio costs
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The bill would provide the FCC with an additional $322 million per year in fiscal years 2019 and 2020.
Programs/Content
NPR adds hosts to newsmags
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“Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” will each feature four hosts.
System/Policy
‘On Point’ host Tom Ashbrook dismissed following investigations of bullying, harassment
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A report found Ashbrook responsible for an abusive culture at the show.
Quick Takes
HBO agreement reverses financial losses at Sesame Workshop
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The agreement “totally changed our economics,” said CEO Jeffrey Dunn.
Programs/Content
New York Times’ ‘The Daily’ podcast headed to public radio
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Radio “feels like a natural home for the show,” said the Times’ editorial director for audio.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #14: The ‘madness and intuition’ of Fred Barzyk
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“Be a storyteller,” says Barzyk — and as you’ll hear, he should know.
System/Policy
Public media again in bull’s-eye in president’s FY19 plans
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CPB would get only $15.5 million next year and $15 million in 2020 to shut itself down.
System/Policy
Pubcasting coalition withdraws request for relief from EEO reporting
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In joint comments filed with the FCC, pubcasters had asked for a review of “unnecessarily burdensome” rules on recruitment and hiring practices at stations.
People
Covering the West from a museum ‘fishbowl’
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Kamila Kudelska’s job is part of a new journalism and production collaboration between the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Wyoming Public Media.