System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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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
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
System/Policy
NPR asks Twitter to remove ‘state-affiliated’ label
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“This must be a mistake as it contradicts Twitter’s own guidelines,” said an NPR spokesperson.
Programs/Content
Remembering a ‘Cinco de Mayo miracle’ in the 30-year history of ‘Latino USA’
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For the show’s 30th anniversary, a founder of “Latino USA” recounts how President Bill Clinton helped the show make a splash at a 1993 Public Radio Conference.
Programs/Content
Public TV builds footprint on FAST channels in bid to reach younger audiences
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Bob Ross and Julia Child are among the stars of yesteryear whom cord-cutters are discovering on ad-supported streaming services.
Programs/Content
Adriano Schmid starts a ‘new chapter in the story’ of PBS Kids
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“I love different animation styles, different storytelling styles — live-action, multimedia and all those things,” says the network’s new VP of content. “This diversity in content is something I feel public media can achieve.”
System/Policy
Georgia Public Broadcasting faces funding cut
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“GPB is thankful for the current and past monetary support we’ve received from the state,” a spokesperson said.
System/Policy
How public radio can help solve the local news crisis: a response to Thomas Patterson
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“Regional news organizations may cover news in one smaller community, but only if it is either relevant or interesting to their broader audience. But they are not equipped to carry out accountability journalism in all of the various cities and towns they serve.”
People
Comings and goings: Lisa Trapani Shumate elected to PBS board, Mississippi network appoints EP …
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Shumate replaces former GBH CEO Jon Abbott on the PBS board.
System/Policy
PBS proposes hike in station dues and strategic investments for FY24
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The draft budget to be circulated to member stations projects that PBS’ FY24 budget will break even at $372.2 million.
System/Policy
Public radio stations face uphill battle in serving news deserts
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A new study from the Shorenstein Center details the lack of resources hindering stations in rural and lower-income areas, while also finding reasons for optimism.
System/Policy
WBHM cuts staff amid operating losses
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“WBHM unfortunately needed to reduce our team in order to remain financially sustainable,” Executive Director William Dahlberg said.