System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
Documentaries
For doc funders, broadcast on public TV remains key
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Foundation funders have plenty at stake in PBS’s pending decisions about scheduling and promoting independent films.
People
Sesame Workshop hires three and promotes one in executive restructuring
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Although there will be no rank-and-file layoffs, several executive positions will be eliminated.
Podcasting
PodScanning: A longtime indie producer starts a podcast
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Scott Carrier has a new podcast, plus podcasting news in public media.
Quick Takes
Weekly roundup: Serial, Sound Medicine and community radio
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Plus a marriage proposal delivered by pledge drive.
People
Proffitt to lead Pacifica, Public Media Women’s leadership program begins, and other comings and goings in public media
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Johnny Simmons has retired after working for 35 years at KUSP Santa Cruz, Calif.
State funding
Pennsylvania pubTV could see funding restored six years after being zeroed out
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For the first time since state funding was cut in 2009, Pennsylvania’s eight public television stations could see funding restored as Gov. Tom Wolf included $4 million in his proposed budget.
System/Policy
What’s new for stations under the latest webcasting royalties agreement
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The new deal means increased reporting for some stations.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #12: Authenticity is the new authority; Focusing on local news; Fixing the news director shortage
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A Republican CPB board member suggests that public media shift more resources toward local news.
CPB
House resolution calls for zeroing out CPB funding; Senate resolution keeps it intact
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U.S. House of Representatives pass budget resolution calling for zeroing out of CPB funding.
NPR
NPR, technicians’ union agree on contract
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The new contract drops several proposals opposed by the union.