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.
"The Pub" Podcast
Linda Simensky, PBS’s head of children’s programming, on carrying forward Mister Rogers’ legacy
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“Shows are being made today from a much better understanding of how kids learn.”
Stations
OPB board members get a kick out of custom Nikes
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They’re made from the famous blankets produced in Pendleton, Ore.
Programs/Content
Serial creators share behind-the-scenes stories at live event
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The creators had an idea for a show before Serial, but their colleagues “hated it.”
Quick Takes
Research examining ’70s-era viewers shows Sesame Street boosts early learning
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Two researchers looked at kids with access to Sesame Street during that time on VHF channels and weaker UHF frequencies.
Programs/Content
Expanding the radio dial: Why Rivet Radio thinks the future of audio news is (still) in the car
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As more new cars are now connected to the Internet, some see an opportunity to reshape how news and information are conveyed.
Tech
A top audio engineer explains NPR’s signature sound
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The crisp, bright tone comes from a particular microphone — and a few other elements.
Obituaries
Jim Lesher, NPR’s ‘most wanted man,’ dies at 46
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“No matter the situation, Lesher could and did handle it, and his expansive contributions are irreplaceable for the organization.”
Programs/Content
Public TV stations are discovering revenue potential in stock footage
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Sales of stock footage have been ballooning, driven by growing viewership of online video.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub, #21: Frontline’s new leader, Raney Aronson; What it means to “distribute” a show; How education can be a business for stations
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On our podcast, Frontline’s new EP goes deep on how the show is produced and her vision for its future.
Podcasting
PodScanning: Station tackles culture wars with new podcast
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting hopes to attract a national audience with its new program, Gimlet releases its third show, and more podcasting news.