System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
Programs/Content
‘Downton’ trio join up for first ‘Masterpiece’ feature film
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The film will air on PBS stations after a limited theatrical release.
Programs/Content
New ‘Pinkalicious’ PBS Kids series focuses on creativity, self-expression
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The program for kids ages 3 to 5 is being produced by WGBH in Boston.
Programs/Content
Brooke Gladstone on Trump and ‘the infallibility of our democracy’
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A new book from the host of public radio’s “On the Media” explores the president’s tactics for manipulating the press.
Quick Takes
NPR announces slate of new podcasts
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The third season of “Invisibilia” will also launch next month.
Programs/Content
Looking beyond Chicago, ‘The 21st’ aims to create conversations among Illinois listeners
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Niala Boodhoo, host of the daily talk show from Illinois Public Media, explains how it’s using social media to feed into on-air discussions.
System/Policy
Preparing to expand news, KCET refines model for digital content
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Winnings from the FCC spectrum auction will allow the Los Angeles station to “accelerate investment in the community.”
About Current
A new way to keep Current: Introducing our digital subscriptions
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Unlike many trade journals, Current has never charged readers for online access. But that’s no longer an option.
Quick Takes
Photojournalist sues NPR over copyright infringement
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The photo at issue was used in a 2012 post.
Quick Takes
WGBH adds on-demand option to its cloud-based PMM system
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Stations using PMM On Demand can access content using their existing master control technology.
System/Policy
In aftermath of spectrum auction, even stations that sat out could still benefit
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Public broadcasters can still explore channel-sharing options, take advantage of equipment upgrades and plan an investment fund that would help the entire system.