System/Policy
LGBTQ history videos find new home after PBS pulls content due to Trump executive orders
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New York City’s Education Department has posted the videos on its own website.
Programs/Content
WOSU rolls out multiplatform project on elderly caregiving
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INSIDE: Caregiving, the first production to be funded through WOSU’s new endowment, aims to help audiences understand and prepare for the challenges of elder care.
System/Policy
Proposal to eliminate Arkansas State Library and PBS governing boards passes Senate
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Democratic Sens. Jamie Scott of North Little Rock and Clarke Tucker of Little Rock expressed concerns that Arkansas PBS would lose both federal and private funding if its governance were no longer independent of the executive branch.
System/Policy
North Dakota House votes to defund Prairie Public, sends bill to Senate
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The bill prevents state officials from providing state or federal funding to Prairie Public.
System/Policy
Stations alter DEI statements in wake of Trump order, state laws
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The changes come on the heels of PBS closing its DEI office and dismissing two staffers.
System/Policy
Analysis finds most station boards fall short in reflecting community diversity
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We reviewed FCC data for 205 licensees to see how their boards compared to local demographics.
System/Policy
Senators send letter to FCC chair over ‘weaponization’ of commission
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The letter cited FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s own letter asking the commission’s Enforcement Bureau to open an investigation into NPR and PBS member stations.
System/Policy
Arkansas committee advances bill to abolish state library and PBS oversight boards
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Arkansas PBS CEO Courtney Pledger spoke against the bill, saying the agency would stand to lose funding via grants and donations if it no longer has an independent board.
Programs/Content
‘The Sam Sanders Show’ goes national through PRX distribution
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The weekly show, which debuted on KCRW in October, has been “pushing the boundaries of how radio can sound and feel,” Sanders says.
People
Comings and goings: Kathy Merritt promoted at CPB, NPR appoints SVP …
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CPB promoted Kathy Merritt to chief of station and system strategies.
System/Policy
New England Public Media lays off seven staff
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The workforce reduction affected full- and part-time workers in development, content, administration and operations.
Development
January CDP Index: Fourth quarter sees rally for high-dollar gifts, new radio donors
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A strong fourth quarter reversed prior monthly trends to end 2024 on a higher than anticipated note.
System/Policy
NPR will lead two-day training on ‘identity and difference’ for station leaders
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It will be the first time NPR has made the training available only to stations.
System/Policy
PBS closes DEI office, citing a Trump executive order
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PBS had created its diversity, equity and inclusion team in 2021 after receiving criticism from independent filmmakers.
System/Policy
Missouri radio stations will become independent nonprofits
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St. Louis Public Radio, KCUR and Classical KC will be governed by independent nonprofits.
System/Policy
Busloads of South Dakota Public Broadcasting supporters make case to avoid $3.6M state budget cut
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Supporters said the cut would undermine public safety, government transparency, education, high school activities and local storytelling.
System/Policy
Why the impact of CPB funding cuts may not be equal
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An analysis of station financial data suggests disproportionate effects could be felt across radio and TV stations, as well as smaller and larger markets.
System/Policy
Harvest Public Media lands $1M CPB grant
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The grant will help the collaboration add three reporters at new partner stations and an audience editor.
System/Policy
WITF, newspaper journalists vote to join union
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The journalists voted 39-10 in favor of unionizing with The NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia.
Engagement
Why live events could be key to classical radio’s survival
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Growing classical audiences is about exposure and engagement. The best live events may attract both current and potential members.