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.
System/Policy
Seattle’s KCTS to become Cascade Public Media with two additional organizations
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The changes are “the next step in our organization’s evolution,” President Rob Dunlop said.
People
WGBH announces new chief financial officer as former executive joins Politico
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Alexander’s previous experience includes a year as c.f.o. at the Special Olympics.
Programs/Content
Climate-tracking project iSeeChange moves into second phase with new funding and partnerships
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A new website for the project couples citizen observations with carbon dioxide data provided by NASA.
Stations
KPLU advisory board asks licensee to reconsider sale
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The board hopes the university will consider other options, including community ownership.
Quick Takes
Chicago Public Media reportedly eyeing purchase of WKCC
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Kankakee Community College announced in June that it would try to sell the station.
System/Policy
How two of pubmedia’s youngest station leaders got where they are
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Michelle Srbinovich and Emily Martin Loya discuss the challenges they’ve faced as younger leaders and share advice for peers looking to move up.
Obituaries
Subject of ‘Kind Hearted Woman’ public TV documentary dies at 38
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The two-part film aired in April 2013 as a joint production of Frontline and Independent Lens.
spectrum auction
Why public radio stations should care about the TV spectrum auction
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The auction’s biggest impact will be on public TV, but a consultant warns that radio could experience fallout.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #46: Why NPR’s studio mic sounds better than yours
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Our Thanksgiving re-podcast includes an interview with NPR’s chief audio engineer.
Spectrum Auction
Simulation will predict impact of spectrum auction on pubcasters
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Consultants will draw on data to estimate the likelihood that the FCC will purchase a public TV station’s spectrum and how much that spectrum could be worth.