Programs/Content
‘The Takeaway’ canceled by WNYC, PRX
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Host Melissa Harris-Perry called the decision “an act of institutional cruelty and abuse” by WNYC executives.
Programs/Content
Stations partner with ‘Nova’ to tell stories of climate solutions
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For “Nova,” climate change seemed like a natural fit to continue exploring local effects of national and international issues.
Development
What a CDP analysis reveals about public media’s membership revenue, now and in the future
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An analysis of membership data from late 2022 found declines in donor acquisition and member revenue.
People
Comings and goings: Public Media Group of SoCal names CCO, Ideastream hires chief of development and marketing …
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Tamara Gould left ITVS to join the Public Media Group of Southern California.
Programs/Content
Having equitable impact means overcoming the barriers we keep in place
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Good or even great work is not always equitable work. We often simply don’t reach children of color because we establish or preserve barriers that prevent reach.
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints Southern bureau chief, KUOW hires reporters …
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Susanna Capelouto left WABE in Atlanta to join NPR.
People
Yamiche Alcindor is stepping down as moderator of ‘Washington Week’
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A rotating group of journalists will host the program until a successor is named.
Programs/Content
WBEZ blends entertainment and identity with ‘Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast’
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The show celebrates what it calls “badass Asians who are making a mark on pop culture.”
People
WBUR anchor puts down the mic, picks up the whip for full-time circus performing
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TikTok fame spurred Jack Lepiarz to make his side gig a permanent pursuit.
System/Policy
How a revamped Public Broadcasting Act would help public media fill news deserts
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A former CPB board member argues that updating the Act could be a boon for smaller stations.
People
Chuck Roberts named CEO of Lakeshore Public Media
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Roberts previously led West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Programs/Content
‘Roadshow’ podcast focuses on stories that make you go ‘Wow, really?’
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“Detours,” which just released its third season, digs deeper into stories behind memorable appraisals.
System/Policy
KSQD seeks expansion with purchase of radio signals
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The broadcaster is buying a station and translator from Educational Media Foundation.
People
Comings and goings: WLRN selects news staffers, Vermont Public hires for digital team …
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WLRN promoted Caitie Muñoz and Jessica Bakeman while also hiring a breaking news editor.
People
WSKG appoints Natasha Thompson as CEO
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Thompson formerly led the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
Programs/Content
NPR’s State of the Union coverage aims to reach listeners who navigate the world in two languages
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“We are doing this para la gente,” says Erika Aguilar, EP of “Morning Edition.” “That feels really good and gives you purpose.”
Programs/Content
Stations seek alternatives as ITVS plans to shut down OVEE platform
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ITVS will deactivate the streaming platform at the end of June.
People
Anthony Padgett will leave SCETV to lead WOSU Public Media
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Padgett will succeed Ronnie Agnew, who left the station last year after a brief tenure.
People
NPR’s Rachel Martin will step away from ‘Morning Edition’ for new project
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Martin is developing a project “in the realms of religion, spirituality, and meaning.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints VP, WAMU hires COO …
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NPR named Adrienne Brown VP of development operations and services.