System/Policy
Kentucky stations struggle to report on — and recover from — historic flooding
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The floods submerged the studio of community radio station WMMT and damaged its decades of media archives.
System/Policy
CPB data shows decline in pubmedia workforce, small increases in staff diversity
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Representation of Hispanics and African Americans grew in leadership ranks, while the percentage of such roles held by Asians and Pacific Islanders fell.
System/Policy
With boot camp, Public Media Women in Leadership seeks to prepare participants for rising careers in system
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Open to women, nonbinary professionals and men of color, the seven-month program also aims to reshape leadership ranks in pubmedia.
People
Comings and goings: Raney Aronson-Rath named editor-in-chief of ‘Frontline,’ David Greene appointed host for KCRW’s ‘Left, Right & Center’ …
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Aronson-Rath’s expanded title reflects the many editorial partnerships she’s led for “Frontline.”
Obituaries
Larry Josephson, pioneering producer and freeform host, dies at 83
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“He was the original politically incorrect guy on the radio, and that’s why I loved him,” said former WBAI producer Caryl Ratner during a tribute to Josephson that aired Thursday.
System/Policy
WETA and subsidiary officially recognize union for ‘PBS NewsHour’ staff
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A spokesperson for WETA and its subsidiary, NewsHour Productions, said earlier this month that the organizations planned to voluntarily recognize a new union of content staffers.
Programs/Content
Paula Kerger unveils performance series, highlights LBJ’s vision for public TV as a public-private partnership
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PBS’ president announced a fall debut for “Next at the Kennedy Center” during her executive session for TCA’s virtual press tour.
Obituaries
Mable Haddock, founding president of National Black Programming Consortium, dies at 74
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“A true trailblazer, she was a warrior in the fight for equity in public media, and a friend to all,” said Leslie Fields-Cruz of Black Public Media.
Programs/Content
For midterms, America Amplified will use community engagement to answer questions about voting
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The project aims to give audiences and communities “information they need to participate in the midterm elections,” says Managing Editor Alisa Barba.
Development
Upgrades to PBS Passport seen as only one part of the solution to public TV’s fundraising challenges
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With improvements coming to PBS’ members-only streaming service, development strategists at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference advised stations to invest more in digital fundraising.
People
James Muhammad will leave Lakeshore Public Media to lead Classical California network
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Muhammad has led the Indiana stations since 2013.
Programs/Content
How DocScale helps filmmakers and stations measure impact of their work
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A media evaluation tool developed by ITVS gives producers new insights on issues that audiences want to talk about.
People
Comings and goings: NPR makes changes to its politics team, WKAR appoints two senior managers …
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Megan Pratz left Cheddar News to join NPR as political editor.
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Deciphered’
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The name of a popular NPR podcast is key to solving our latest puzzle.
Development
WITF backs CDP as strategic investor alongside GBH
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The Pennsylvania station wanted to “secure the foundation” of CDP’s technology buildout, according to a spokesperson.
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints staff for disinformation team, WAMU hires CCO …
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Brett Neely will be supervising editor for NPR’s disinformation team.
System/Policy
Cincinnati Public Radio buys property for new headquarters
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The $26 million construction project creates space for public events, podcast creators and a growing newsroom.
System/Policy
Pennsylvania’s public TV stations go another year without state funding
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Gov. Tom Wolf had proposed restoring state support for the stations this year, but the legislature declined.
People
Milwaukee PBS GM Bohdan Zachary will step down
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Zachary led Milwaukee PBS through the FCC spectrum auction, which generated $85 million for the station.