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.
Programs/Content
American Public Television to launch podcast studio
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APT Podcast Studios is negotiating its first deals for programs about food, travel, health and lifestyle.
System/Policy
WFAE union recognized by management
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Content staffers announced last month their intention to unionize.
System/Policy
Survey finds noncommercial radio stations outpace commercial counterparts in newsroom diversity
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This year’s RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey survey found that 63.9% of noncommercial radio newsrooms surveyed had staffers of color.
System/Policy
Facing dip in sponsorship income, NPR cuts back on hiring
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NPR plans to make up a budget shortfall with a hiring freeze and cuts to discretionary spending.
Featured in Category
Shawn Turner named GM for WKAR Public Media
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Turner succeeds Susi Elkins, who left the station earlier this year.
People
Comings and goings: NPR’s Eric Marrapodi steps up to VP, ‘This American Life’ appoints editors …
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Marrapodi joined NPR in 2019 as live specials lead.
People
WAUS GM Sharon Dudgeon dies following accident
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Dudgeon died from injuries resulting from a fall outside her home.
Obituaries
Former PBS president Bruce Christensen dies at 79
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PBS President Paula Kerger called Christensen “a giant of public television.”
Programs/Content
Public radio’s ‘UnderCurrents’ to end production
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The eclectic music program has been on the air for more than 17 years.