Programs/Content
WDET host departs citing ‘disinvestment’ in his work
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WDET canceled “Created Equal” after negotiations with journalist Stephen Henderson hit an impasse.
To survive, pubmedia must embrace personality, co-ownership and connection — before it’s too late
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Public radio has reached a breaking point, and the old ways of doing business are no longer viable.
Programs/Content
Tonya Mosley explores a family mystery in ‘She Has a Name’
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“This is a story that needs to be told … for my sake, for our family’s sake, and for those who will listen to it in Detroit and see themselves in it,” Mosley said.
System/Policy
KCUR staffers seek to unionize
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“As KCUR continues to grow and develop to better serve the community, we seek a more active role in the shared future of this organization,” the employees said.
System/Policy
PBS proposes 4% increase in station dues to balance 2025 budget
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A proposal to be forwarded to stations allocates $7.6 million of PBS’ own funds for strategic priorities.
System/Policy
WBUR turns to buyouts to cut costs
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The buyouts aim to cut expenses by about 10% in the first phase of the station’s budget reduction plan.
Programs/Content
‘Tiny Time Travel’ shorts help kids learn emotional literacy
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The new PBS Kids series is a literacy show “about different ways to communicate … and understanding peoples’ points of view,” says creator Tim McKeon.
System/Policy
WFYI union receives voluntary recognition
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The staff announced their intent to unionize earlier this month.
People
Favian Perez tapped as CEO of Nevada Public Radio
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Perez had been serving as the station’s interim CEO.
People
Comings and goings: WETA hires chief revenue officer, Maine Public appoints chief programmer …
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Shawn Castellanos was named EVP and chief revenue officer for WETA.
System/Policy
House approves $535M for FY26 CPB appropriation
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Last year, a subcommittee had recommended zeroing out public media funding.
System/Policy
Seattle’s KEXP launches signal in San Francisco Bay Area
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The music station purchased San Francisco’s KREV for $3.75 million in an October bankruptcy auction.