System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
People
How AIR’s Keisha Salmon plans to leverage mentorships and advocacy to diversify pubmedia’s audio talent pool
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“We have a strong program that’s … really closing that gap,” says the organization’s new executive director. “But it’s not supported enough by organizations that need the diversity and … have the funding to help us invest in that.”
People
LaFontaine Oliver selected to lead New York Public Radio
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“He’s a veteran public radio leader and broadcaster who has nimbly led through significant industry shifts of the last 20 years,” NYPR’s board chair said.
Programs/Content
How ‘Donkey Hodie’ is bringing Mister Rogers’ magical trolley to life
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The PBS Kids show’s puppets are hopping on board the nostalgic transport in the show’s second season.
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Host Country’
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Our latest crossword puzzle has a host of challenges for would-be solvers.
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Comings and goings: WHYY’s Moss-Coane steps back to create new program, CFO leaves TPT …
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Marty Moss-Coane is leaving her daily radio program to host “The Connection,” a weekly show for WHYY.
People
How Nina Totenberg handled the ‘volcano’ set off by covering Anita Hill’s sexual harassment charges
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In an excerpt from her new memoir, Totenberg reflects on the explosive impact of covering “a phenomenon that had gone largely ignored.”
People
WQED CEO Deborah Acklin steps down
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Acklin first joined the station in 1997 and became CEO in 2010.
System/Policy
KERA acquisition will shore up long-running Denton newspaper
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The Dallas station is looking to expand its portfolio of news collaborations.
Programs/Content
GBH launches U.S. History Collection as resource for educators
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“We’re not telling students what to think,” said Seeta Pai, executive director of education at GBH. “At the end of the day we really want to support teachers teaching students how to think.”
People
NPR adds Lori Lizarraga as ‘Code Switch’ host
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Lizarraga will debut on the show later this year.