Programs/Content
New preschool series aims to teach coding skills
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“Mia & Codie,” a public TV show from the creator of “WordWorld,” combines computational thinking and socioemotional learning.
American Public Media Group shuffles leadership
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Chandra Kavati is now SVP of business development and president of American Public Media.
Sean Powers: Public radio gets me out of my comfort zone
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“I love the fact that as a journalist, I can get outside of my comfort zone and meet people who don’t look like me or sound like me.”
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #103: Getting personal at Third Coast
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Should a journalist take to the mic to share a personal story? The short answer: Maybe.
Programs/Content
In troubling times, public TV is where children, and adults, can find ‘helpers’
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Public media plays a critical role in helping young children understand and cope in an increasingly difficult world.
Quick Takes
New Ken Burns website curates content related to his films
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The site’s name, Unum, is taken from the U.S. motto “e pluribus unum” — from many, one.
People
Kit Jensen to retire after 40 years, hip-hop artist joins MPR and other comings and goings
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“Kit has been a transformational leader in public media,” said Julie Adler Raskind, board chair for ideastream.
System/Policy
Employees tell NPR board of anger over harassment, demand change
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The board also heard messages of support for CEO Jarl Mohn.
Programs/Content
‘In the Dark’ creators demystify investigative audio reporting
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The host and producer of the award-winning podcast share tips for framing investigative stories.
Quick Takes
Virginia’s WVPT to consolidate with Commonwealth Public Broadcasting
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WVPT’s licensee approved the merger “to strengthen its operational and strategic position moving forward.”
System/Policy
Citing demands of Oreskes follow-up, NPR board chair declines third term
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“I am unable to devote the amount of time that the current situation … demands of the NPR board chair to be truly effective,” said Roger LaMay.
Obituaries
Host of WPT’s ‘Sewing With Nancy’ dies at 64
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Nancy Zieman had announced her retirement due to health issues in September.