System/Policy
How DEI councils can help public media manage change and retain staff
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Effective DEI councils can help organizations reduce turnover and achieve other key performance indicators.
People
35 Rising Stars making their mark in public media
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Current’s 2024 Rising Stars contribute creatively to public media in many ways, making big differences in their workplaces and communities.
Programs/Content
Sesame Workshop music videos widen PBS Kids’ focus on civics
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“Together We Can” sets lessons on civic responsibility, rules and the Constitution to song.
Programs/Content
PRX to distribute special episodes of WABE program
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“Closer Look with Rose Scott” will explore how issues affecting the city of Atlanta play out nationally.
People
Laura Archbold named station manager for KSMQ
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Archbold previously worked in marketing for Mayo Clinic.
System/Policy
Forensic report on CapRadio finds ‘unsupported payments’
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Names were redacted in the report due to an “ongoing law enforcement investigation and privacy.”
Programs/Content
How students are bringing new perspectives to 2024 election coverage
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“On Our Minds: Election 2024,” a special podcast from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, spotlights young people’s views on issues that impact their lives — and the nation’s future.
People
Comings and goings: APTS EVP/COO Lonna Thompson retiring, Classical Music Indy announces host changes …
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Thompson joined APTS in 1994.
Obituaries
NPR correspondent Ina Jaffe dies at 75
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Jaffe, a former actor, reported for NPR from 1985 to 2022.
System/Policy
Senate Appropriations Committee recommends level funding for CPB
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The committee splits from the House proposal to zero out public media’s funding.
People
Aishah Rashied-Hyman named executive director of Public Media Women in Leadership
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Rashied-Hyman most recently led development for KERA in Dallas.
Programs/Content
This PBS fan watched every episode of ‘American Experience’
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Shane Hunt, a friends board member for Idaho PBS and a dean at Idaho State University, achieved the feat this spring.
System/Policy
Noncommercial radio news salaries have dropped in big markets, according to RTDNA/Newhouse survey
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The survey of radio news salaries showed a 2.5% decline compared to last year’s survey.
People
Comings and goings: New York Public Radio hires CDO, Classical KING appoints chief of advancement …
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Jennifer Schell Podoll was named CDO for New York Public Radio.
Programs/Content
Why public media needs to let younger decision-makers call the shots
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To attract millennials and Gen Z, people under 40 need to be in the room, says media analyst Evan Shapiro.
System/Policy
Ted Cruz questions NPR about foundation funding in letter to CEO
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“What precautions does NPR take, if any, to ensure that financial contributions from its donors do not impact its editorial decisions?” Cruz asked.
People
Comings and goings: ‘Frontline’ hires managing director, WYSO names executive director for Eichelberger Center …
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Brian Eule succeeds Janice Hui as managing director for “Frontline.”
People
‘On the Media’ adds Micah Loewinger as co-host
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Loewinger was the show’s first-ever reporter.
People
Brad Dancer named GM of WSHU Public Radio
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Dancer replaces Rima Dael, who left in December to become CEO of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters.
People
Fred Child to leave ‘Performance Today’ next year
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The longtime host will leave the program in October 2025.