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.
People
Tess Vigeland on her new book and leaving ‘Marketplace Money’
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What would make you give up on your dream gig? The former Marketplace Money host had to answer that question for herself when she left the show.
Programs/Content
Jay Kernis’ 2006 advice to NPR: “I want the air to sing”
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A reminder about the fundamentals of public radio from NPR’s former senior v.p. of programming.
Programs/Content
Sesame Workshop–HBO deal sparks soul-searching among public broadcasters
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“It seems to me there is something depressing about all this,” lamented PBS’s ombudsman.
System/Policy
Houston Public Media aims to sell classical FM station
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The broadcaster acquired the signal for $9.6 million in 2011.
NPR
NPR to Pentagon: War manual encroaches on ‘basic press freedoms’
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NPR is concerned that language in the manual could put its international journalists at risk.
Programs/Content
‘Snap Judgment’ host welcomes creative freedom of WNYC deal
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Starting Oct. 1, WNYC will sell the show’s podcast ads.
Quick Takes
CPB-backed training aims to diversify ranks of programming leaders
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The project is supported by a $939,000 grant from CPB.
System/Policy
As it follows new “playbook,” Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network trims budget, adds execs
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“We may fail greatly or achieve something great,” says CPBN’s c.o.o., “but either way, we’re going to try.”
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #32: The future of children’s public television
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Thoughts on the Sesame Street news, and an encore interview with PBS Vice President for Children’s Programming Linda Simensky.
Programs/Content
WNYC to co-produce ‘Snap Judgment’
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NPR will continue to distribute the radio show to stations.