Programs/Content
New preschool series aims to teach coding skills
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“Mia & Codie,” a public TV show from the creator of “WordWorld,” combines computational thinking and socioemotional learning.
American Public Media Group shuffles leadership
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Chandra Kavati is now SVP of business development and president of American Public Media.
Obituaries
Dan Metziga, head of development at OPB, dies at 66
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He was presented with PBS’s C. Scott Elliott Development Professional of the Year Award in July.
Programs/Content
‘Nova’ streams documentary revealing major scientific discovery
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In a first for PBS, an entire Nova episode is premiering online Thursday to coincide with an important scientific announcement.
Obituaries
Zvi Shoubin, veteran MPT programmer, dies at 86
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MPT President Larry Unger called Shoubin “one of the great pioneers” of the programming field.
System/Policy
CPB IG advises return of $422,000 for American Graduate
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KETC President Jack Galmiche “strongly disagreed” with the IG’s finding.
Quick Takes
WNYC to offer ‘Freakonomics’ as weekly radio show
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The program aired on 130 stations during limited five-episode offerings.
System/Policy
Departure of Chris Satullo prompts questions about future of news operation at WHYY
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Employees are concerned in the wake of the WHYY news chief’s sudden resignation.
System/Policy
Film festival aims to raise profile of investigative journalism
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Films such as Spotlight will show investigative reporters at work.
People
Rhode Island Public Radio hires Torey Malatia as president
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Malatia was formerly c.e.o. of WBEZ in Chicago.
Programs/Content
How an Illinois radio station confronted racial issues in its community
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The unrest in Ferguson, Mo., prompted WGLT to take a closer look at the experience of African-Americans in Bloomington and Normal, Ill.
Programs/Content
Detroit Public TV expands niche programming with National Book Festival coverage
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Book View Now will provide live coverage of the event in Washington, D.C., this weekend.