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.
System/Policy
Tampa’s WEDU picking up new channels and programs as WUSF-TV nears shutdown
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WEDU is asking viewers to provide feedback on programming changes.
People
Futuro hires Maysles executive, VPR president announces exit and other comings and goings
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Maria Hinojosa, Futuro’s president and founder, called Erika Dilday “a seasoned professional.”
Programs/Content
Lauren Ober on diving deep into the world of podcasts with ‘The Big Listen’
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The host of the WAMU/NPR show discusses her audience and the kinds of voices we need more of on podcasts.
Programs/Content
NPR taps Chapin to lead rollout of journalism network
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In reorganizing newsroom management for the new focus on station collaborations, NPR is also expanding its bureau chief system.
People
NETA selects MontanaPBS GM as next president
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Eric Hyyppa replaces Skip Hinton, NETA president for 28 years, in November.
Development
WNET finds benefits in curtailing campaign-style pledge drives
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The New York public TV station charted growth in viewership and membership revenues after confining on-air fundraising to dedicated time slots.
System/Policy
StoryCorps workers vote on unionization
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Results from the secret balloting process will be finalized in September.
People
Bill Nigut: ‘You cannot help people understand politics and all the nuances in a minute and 30’
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Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Bill Nigut loves talking with people about politics.
System/Policy
Artists turn passion for pubmedia into tributes to Richmond’s WCVE
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The outreach began serendipitously this spring, inspired by a coffee-drinking cartoon cat named Hugo.
Programs/Content
Love it or hate it, truckers say they can’t stop listening to public radio
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Meet a group of loyal NPR listeners who don’t get talked about often.