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
PBS and Greater Public reunite for joint PMDMC in 2018
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The two organizations have begun planning the next PMDMC, July 11–13, 2018, in Chicago.
Quick Takes
Classical stations seek to boost listening with new on-air promo strategy
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The Classical Music Rising initiative will mirror NPR’s Spark project.
Quick Takes
CPB Inspector General challenges classification of UNC-TV funds
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The IG recommended that CPB recover about $38,000 in excess payments to the station.
People
Bill Shribman: My wife said I had to work for WGBH
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Luck, circumstance and some steering from his spouse led Bill Shribman to public media and WGBH.
Programs/Content
More dark clouds gather over ‘Reading Rainbow’ legal wrangling
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WNED accuses LeVar Burton of hijacking an online library and transferring show distribution rights to a friend.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #97: Lauren Ober, host of ‘The Big Listen,’ a radio show about podcasts
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The show from WAMU and NPR is one part “best of podcasting” compilation show, one part industry-insider talk show, and a thousand parts Lauren Ober, its charismatic and affable host.
Development
CARS acquires rival vehicle-donation service
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San Diego–based Charitable Adult Rides and Services acquired the Center for Car Donations in July.
System/Policy
State of New Jersey takes all but $10M of spectrum auction proceeds
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The proceeds for spectrum used by WNJN and WNJT added up to the largest payout to any public broadcaster.
Awards
NFCB recognizes Sue Schardt for career in public media, and more awards
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The Asian American Journalists Association and Global Editors Network also recognized public media journalists and organizations at recent conferences.
Development
National Geographic to expand grantmaking to reach more minorities
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National Geographic President Gary Knell noted a lack of diversity in race and experience among grantees and said the organization is addressing the problem.