People
Leadership to change at Northern California Public Media
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The station’s co-founder and CEO will step down in December.
Programs/Content
As ‘Retro Report’ prepares for PBS debut, stations step out of comfort zone to produce local stories
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With grants from PBS and editorial support from series producers, eight stations are testing new approaches for connecting with local audiences.
Development
New pledge drive spots from Ira Glass pitch listeners on $1-a-month memberships
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Glass hopes the low threshold for giving could get more listeners to become donors.
Obituaries
Cokie Roberts, a ‘founding mother’ who helped define NPR’s political coverage, dies at 75
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“I don’t know how they’re going to find a church big enough to hold the mourners,” said Nina Totenberg, her friend and colleague.
Featured in Category
Dalton Delan leaves WETA after 21 years with station
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Delan is the second veteran WETA executive to move into a consulting role this year.
People
New Hampshire Public Radio hires Jim Schachter as next leader
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Schachter was previously VP for news at WNYC.
People
Comings and goings: PBS promotes Simensky, newsroom expands in Hawaii …
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Simensky is now Head of PBS Kids content, a new position.
System/Policy
Nevada Public Radio lays off staff, CEO resigns amid ‘business challenges’
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The station is facing “severe cash flow issues,” according to a statement from its board of directors.
Programs/Content
World Channel pursues role as early-stage co-producer of independent films
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By providing more support to emerging filmmakers, EP Chris Hastings aims to bring more exposure to their documentaries and to World.