System/Policy
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.
December CDP Index: High-dollar gifts stabilize revenue amid sliding new donors, Passport usage
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The New Donor Index continues to be an area of concern, declining 12.3% overall.
Programs/Content
WMHT teams with local newspaper to tell story of heroin’s impact
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A multimedia project explores the epidemic afflicting the station’s New York region.
Programs/Content
Historical details set bar for ‘Mercy Street,’ a rare American drama on PBS
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Of the scripted series on TV this season, it’s unlikely that any come close to the demanding standards of historical authenticity found in Mercy Street.
Quick Takes
Chicago nonprofit news organization recognized for coverage of school-system bribery
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A Chicago-based nonprofit newsroom broke the story of a multimillion dollar bribery and kickback scheme involving the former head of the city school system.
People
WNYC creates diversity v.p. position, reddit’s Taylor to host Vermont PBS show, and more comings and goings in public media
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WNYC has promoted Brenda Williams-Butts into the new position.
Programs/Content
‘Sherlock’ special to hit movie theaters soon after airing on PBS, BBC
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The Abominable Bride will air on the same day in the U.S. and U.K., a first for Masterpiece.
About Current
Current partners with Hearken to launch Currently Curious
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You can help set our editorial agenda. What do you want to know?
Programs/Content
New show from Baltimore station tells city stories one block at a time
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A new show from the city’s WYPR aims to take a more nuanced look at life in Baltimore.
Programs/Content
For first time, podcasts beat traditional radio at Third Coast awards
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The Radiotopia podcast collective made the biggest splash, taking home three awards.
Programs/Content
Spiegel: New ‘Invisibilia’ season won’t premiere until at least spring 2016
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“Doing these kinds of shows takes a really long time,” said the show’s co-creator.
Programs/Content
NPR hires newscaster to be stationed at NPR West
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The newscasts will mark NPR’s first to originate from its West Coast studios.