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WHYY dives into original children’s programming with two new offerings
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“Albie’s Elevator” and “The Infinite Art Hunt” aim to reach kids ages 2 to 8.
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Sarah Ashworth hired to lead Wisconsin Public Radio
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Ashworth most recently worked as SVP of content for Vermont Public.
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NPR hires Daphne Kwon as CFO
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“She is exactly the kind of leader we need to guide us at this time,” CEO John Lansing said.
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‘Keyshawn Solves It’ podcast threads Juneteenth history into stories that promote critical thinking skills
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Produced by GBH Kids, the show offers lessons on important life skills.
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Restructuring at SCPR cuts 21 positions amid budget shortfall
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“We are reallocating resources to prioritize our digital offerings and capabilities,” a spokesperson said.
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Adrienne Fairwell named SCETV CEO
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Fairwell returns to SCETV, where she was previously assistant GM.
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Comings and goings: WETA adds VP, KUAR promotes staffers …
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Devin Karambelas joined WETA as VP for television programming and operations.
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Despite format’s challenges, pubmedia stakes out long-term commitment to narrative podcasts
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“We are not completely reliant on advertising money to be able to make compelling narrative journalism. … We really are uniquely positioned, and we should be taking full advantage of that right now.”
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Revamped KNCC promises local journalism, cultural programming for rural Nevada
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The Elko station is branching out beyond rebroadcasting KUNR in Reno.
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Court dismisses lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
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The class-action case focused on PBS’ role in sharing subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.
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ITVS appoints Carrie Lozano as CEO
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Lozano is currently director of documentary film and artist programs for the Sundance Institute.
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NFCB CEO Sally Kane to step down
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Kane will continue in the role until NFCB’s board selects her replacement.
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Comings and goings: NPR VP leaves to lead ‘USA Today,’ PBS hires senior director …
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Terence Samuel is leaving NPR to become editor-in-chief of “USA Today.”
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Damage to Pioneer PBS facilities takes station off air
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The station said it will cost “several hundreds of thousands of dollars” to repair the damage.
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WUNC to purchase station from school board
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The deal is an “important step in the expansion of public radio in North Carolina,” WUNC said in a press release.
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NPR selects Scott Detrow as weekend host of ‘All Things Considered’
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Detrow’s first day hosting the program will be June 24.
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PBS Reno’s first-ever podcast focuses on host’s Chinese-Vietnamese heritage
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In creating “Refugee’s Daughter,” Christina Le followed her boss’ advice to “start with something you know.”
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Comings and goings: NPR appoints VP, longtime WQXR host retires …
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Julie Parr joined NPR as VP of development.
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OETA’s existence is preserved after lawmakers overturn governor’s veto
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Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt had argued that Oklahomans didn’t want to “use their tax dollars to indoctrinate kids.”