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Mississippi Today startup pursues role of government watchdog
The news nonprofit has been covering budgeting issues and contentious legislation coming out of the capitol.New website brings together Finding America content
The “metasite” looks for connections among the 15 Association of Independents in Radio projects.Indiana station to cut ‘This American Life’ in response to Pandora deal
Host Ira Glass replied to a LinkedIn post about the decision.WAMU project amplifies a neglected neighborhood’s voices
The Localore initiative Anacostia Unmapped features local producers telling unfiltered stories.‘The Pub’ #64: Five things bad interviewers do, with Celeste Headlee
Your interviewing skills may need help, and Headlee is here to assist you.New ‘Marketplace’ podcast looks at legacy of welfare reform
The show’s Wealth & Poverty Desk dives deep into a controversial topic.Public media goes on the road to help connect veterans and civilians
“We’re exploring new territory, new relationships and partnerships.”PBS interconnect moves forward amid technological change, political turmoil
“We’re working on a different model from the old broadcast world,” said PBS’s chief technology officer.WGBH receives $10 million from NASA for science ed tools
The initiative will be called “Bringing the Universe into America’s Classrooms.”‘Frontline’ takes OPC honors, and more awards in public media
Two of the series’ documentaries on the Islamic State group won in the Overseas Press Club awards broadcast division.Wisconsin station trumps St. Louis with claim to first weather forecast
Competing claims surfaced after we raised the subject.‘Radio Reader’ host Dick Estell dies at 90
“Dick brought the written word to life using nothing but inflection and the cadence of his voice.”In Jefferson Lecture remarks, Ken Burns sees past in present
Burns weaved anecdotes from his upbringing with a larger argument about the persistent legacy of racial divisions.Future of KPLU’s popular jazz stream hinges on fundraising campaign
The stream would continue for 90 days if acquired by KUOW, but plans are unclear beyond that date.Why it’s bad that New York is sucking up the podcasting industry
The geographical concentration of media talent is hurting journalism — and journalists.
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