Current

System/Policy

CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina

By Austin Fuller, Reporter | 5 minutes ago

The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.

GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | 22 hours ago

The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.

Programs/Content

Science behind ‘creature powers’ gives ‘Wild Kratts’ many angles for exploring the lives of animals

By Marah Eakin, Freelance Contributor | July 12, 2023

With an all-new season of TV episodes and upcoming tour of live shows, Martin and Chris Kratt give kids new ways to experience the natural world.

People

Comings and goings: Nashville Public Radio appoints COO, WMHT hires marketing VP …

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | July 12, 2023

Robert Sanchez joined Nashville Public Radio as COO.

Obituaries

Rich Bradley, founder of NPR Illinois and PMJA, dies at 83

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | July 11, 2023

“Rich was instrumental in launching so many journalism careers — including mine,” a colleague said.

Crosswords

Current Crossword: ‘Gift Exchanges’

By Will Nediger, Freelance Contributor | July 10, 2023

This month’s crossword is for the development teams.

Programs/Content

How public media can use AI to reach Latino audiences

By Ernesto Aguilar, Executive Director of Radio Programming and Content Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives (KQED) | July 7, 2023

Ethical engagement with artificial intelligence may assist public media in the future.

People

Sherry Brownrigg named KVNO GM

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | July 7, 2023

“I’m thrilled to take on this new leadership role at KVNO.”

People

Comings and goings: NHPR hires CFO, Vermont Public announces host changes …

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | July 7, 2023

Travis Boucher joins New Hampshire Public Radio after working for several hospitals.

Programs/Content

The enduring and accessible legacy of ‘Vegetable Soup,’ a 1970s TV show that embraced cultural diversity

By Rachel Curtis, Digital Project Specialist (Library of Congress), Monica Gray, Senior Archivist (New York State Archives), Laura Montgomery, Archivist (New York State Archives), Miranda Villesvik, Senior Archivist (GBH) and Jeffrey S. Reznick, Chief of History of Medicine Division (National Library of Medicine) | July 6, 2023

The show aimed “to help children learn to live together in appreciation of the common humanity of different peoples.”

Engagement

How tech challenges are hindering the practice of engaged journalism

By Ashley Alvarado, VP, Community Engagement + Strategic Initiatives (LAist) | July 6, 2023

While tools to engage community members in journalism are growing, they aren’t necessarily designed with the goals of innovative newsrooms in mind. And many of these tools don’t talk to one another.

Programs/Content

New WXPN podcast spotlights Black Americana artists during Black Music Month

By Alexia Partouche, Former Editorial Intern | July 5, 2023

WXPN’s “Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency” podcast is part of the station’s growing focus on artist development.