Programs/Content
New podcast focuses on stories of recovery, with a host who’s been there
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Vic Vela, a journalist and recovering drug addict, hosts Colorado Public Radio’s “Back From Broken.”
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: Katherine Arno becomes VP at CPB, Vegas PBS hires development director …
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Arno will oversee the Community Service Grant program.
System/Policy
Public media must open more paths to leadership training
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“It’s troubling that in an industry with nearly 20,000 people, the employees who seek career-path counseling, leadership development and diversity/inclusion training aren’t able to find what they need to build their skills and careers.”
People
KRCC GM resigns following deal with Colorado Public Radio
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Kyle Cunningham said he is “seeking to find some balance in my personal and professional life.”
Local that Works
Pennsylvania stations collaborate on multimedia response to opioid crisis
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Seven public stations wanted to demonstrate the difference public media could make in responding to a statewide epidemic. The content has helped generate more than 31,000 calls to a 1-800 help line.
People
Comings and goings: Jenny Northern named GM at ideastream, Greater Public promotes two staffers …
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Northern has held several roles within ideastream, including station manager for its radio stations.
People
Pat Piotrowski retires as GM of KTEP
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John Carillo, director of development, was named interim GM.
Programs/Content
‘Masterpiece’ tests digital-first release strategy for steamy costume drama
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EP Susanne Simpson predicts “Beecham House,” a new TV series by filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, will be a “membership magnet” during March pledge.
Programs/Content
TV stations ramp up local productions tied to women’s suffrage movement
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Building on the theme of PBS’ summer schedule, education specialists aim to bring voices of more women into learning media.