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Serial creators share behind-the-scenes stories at live event
The creators had an idea for a show before Serial, but their colleagues "hated it."Research examining ’70s-era viewers shows Sesame Street boosts early learning
Two researchers looked at kids with access to Sesame Street during that time on VHF channels and weaker UHF frequencies.Expanding the radio dial: Why Rivet Radio thinks the future of audio news is (still) in the car
As more new cars are now connected to the Internet, some see an opportunity to reshape how news and information are conveyed.
A top audio engineer explains NPR’s signature sound
The crisp, bright tone comes from a particular microphone — and a few other elements.Jim Lesher, NPR’s ‘most wanted man,’ dies at 46
“No matter the situation, Lesher could and did handle it, and his expansive contributions are irreplaceable for the organization.”Public TV stations are discovering revenue potential in stock footage
Sales of stock footage have been ballooning, driven by growing viewership of online video.
The Pub, #21: Frontline’s new leader, Raney Aronson; What it means to “distribute” a show; How education can be a business for stations
On our podcast, Frontline’s new EP goes deep on how the show is produced and her vision for its future.PodScanning: Station tackles culture wars with new podcast
West Virginia Public Broadcasting hopes to attract a national audience with its new program, Gimlet releases its third show, and more podcasting news.CPB finds majority of audited grantees out of compliance with Communications Act requirements
Two-thirds were noncompliant with at least some provisions of the Act, according to the corporation’s Office of the Inspector General.Vermont to halve operating fund support for state public TV network
Vermont has appropriated almost $660,000 less than expected to Vermont PBS because of a projected $113 million shortfall.Nonprofit news site Oakland Local will suspend production, search for new management
Co-founder Susan Mernit stepped down to pursue another project.Top editor leaves NPR News for Mic
Madhulika Sikka is heading to a digital news outlet geared toward millennials.Pew study of generational media habits includes findings about NPR, PBS
Younger millennials were the least familiar with NPR, while Baby Boomers preferred PBS.Radio Diaries adaptation wins Audiobook of the Year, and more public media awards
Mandela: An Audio History beat Oprah Winfrey, Amy Poehler, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Neil Gaiman at the Audies.Creator of Nine Network’s Donnybrook dies at 93
Duggan served as host and self-styled “provocateur” of the raucous program.
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