System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
Quick Takes
MacArthur doc grants include public media projects
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The 19 grants totaling almost $2.5 million were selected from nearly 500 proposals.
People
Fans and friends rally to help radio artist Joe Frank
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Frank has previously suffered from poor health and faces rising medical bills.
Quick Takes
Four more university licensees file for FCC spectrum auction, a fifth declines
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Stations had to file with the FCC by Jan. 12 to be eligible to participate in the auction.
Quick Takes
‘Sesame Street’ will look different in its HBO debut
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In the run-up to the Jan. 16 debut of Sesame Street on HBO, producers at Sesame Workshop are preparing viewers for big changes to the show.
Quick Takes
NPR CEO buys Powerball tickets for entire staff
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The catch: winnings must be split with NPR.
System/Policy
How ethics guidelines can catch freelancers by surprise
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How can someone working for a dozen clients with various funding models determine what constitutes a conflict of interest?
System/Policy
Currently Curious: Why isn’t there more collaboration between TV and radio?
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We take on a reader’s question: What’s getting in the way of more collaboration in the system?
Quick Takes
A list of public radio talent that’s moved to for-profit media
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Expect the list of 37 moves to keep growing.
Programs/Content
NHPR boosts revamped political coverage with launch of state elections database
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The station has spent almost $2 million to expand political reporting ahead of this year’s election.
Programs/Content
Illinois Public Media launches statewide radio talk show
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Former WBEZ host Niala Boodhoo will host the new program.