System/Policy
Pending CPB board nominations head back to president
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A Senate rule requires that nominees who are not confirmed or rejected during the session in which they are nominated must be renominated.
NPR boosts coverage of religion with added staff, partnership with Religion News Service
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“Coverage of religion is really important for helping people see that there’s a vibrant civic life in America,” said RNS Publisher Deborah Caldwell.
Obituaries
Fans of Joe Frank remember the storyteller’s dark sonic magic
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The radio artist, who died Monday at 79, influenced many audio producers by expanding the medium’s potential as an art form.
Development
Merger unites three companies with pubmedia clients
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Allegiance Software, DMW Fundraising and Member Benefits are joining under the banner of the Allegiance Fundraising Group.
Programs/Content
With storytelling series, Iowa’s Siouxland Public Media finds new audiences, funders
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Since its launch two years ago, the Ode series has boosted Siouxland’s profile in the community, expanded its social media following and attracted new partners.
Tech
Pubcasters ask FCC for relief on ATSC broadcast rule
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PBS, CPB and APTS argue that for many stations, following the rule is “physically impossible.”
Programs/Content
PBS president says network has tightened harassment policies, is eyeing new late-night fare
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No deadline has been set for replacing Charlie Rose and Tavis Smiley, but options include retaining Christiane Amanpour’s show.
Obituaries
Radio artist Joe Frank dies at 79
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Frank produced more than 200 programs for NPR and KCRW.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #10: WGBH producer Judith Vecchione
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Vecchione says public media is “one of the last holdouts in an increasing commercialized world.”
System/Policy
Pacifica seeks loan to avoid bankruptcy
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The network is also continuing to explore the possibility of raising funds through a frequency swap.
Programs/Content
PBS show announcements at Press Tour include series on #MeToo movement
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Each episode will focus on an aspect of sexual harassment with in-studio interviews and reporting from the field.
People
Alan Montecillo: ‘I want people to know that we give a damn about them’
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The idea of publicly funded newsrooms rooted in local communities had never occurred to Montecillo until he volunteered at a public media station.