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.
HD Radio
Creator of HD Radio will be acquired for $172 million
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The deal is expected to close later this year.
People
Tweets fly at ‘NewsHour’ co-host for remark on Iran nuclear deal
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After criticism, Gwen Ifill elaborated on three words she attached to a White House retweet.
Programs/Content
Engaging audience around digital distraction lands fellowship for young WNYC producer
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Ariana Tobin used “Bored and Brilliant” to draw out listeners’ feelings about being overwhelmed by information.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #34: Outgoing ‘Weekend All Things Considered’ EP Steve Lickteig on NPR’s most-tinkered-with show
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Lickteig discusses the unique production ethos that he says boosted WATC’s ratings over the last two years.
Quick Takes
Three new members join NPR board of directors
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Among the new board members is a former NPR interim president and c.e.o.
Obituaries
Wayne Dyer, ‘one of PBS’s most successful fundraisers,’ dies at 75
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Dyer’s 10 fundraising specials for public TV brought in more than $200 million for stations.
Programs/Content
KCETLink and the Los Angeles Times launch events series
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The series is expected to be a yearlong experiment to reach a wider audience using KCETLink’s viewers and the Times’ web and print properties.
Obituaries
James White, public radio newscaster, dies at 60
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White worked for more than 24 years at WAMU in Washington, D.C.
People
Julie Shapiro heads to Radiotopia, baseball veteran joins KET, and other comings and goings in public media
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Shapiro co-founded the Third Coast International Audio Festival.