System/Policy
Survey finds smaller stations anticipate hit from ‘The Great Resignation’
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Our survey found stations dealing with lower vacancy rates than most nonprofits. Yet smaller stations may still be stretched thin.
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints executives for Network Growth team, WNYC adds producer for ‘Radiolab’ spinoff …
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Bryan Moffett will be SVP of network growth for NPR and will retain his COO role for National Public Media, while Joel Sucherman will be VP of audio platform strategy.
Programs/Content
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations cancels ‘All IN’ talk show
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“Based on projected funding, we had anticipated a longer run,” said Mark Newman, IPBS’ executive director.
People
Sam Sanders to create and host culture podcast for Vox Media
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“Getting the chance to showcase and work alongside the journalists I’ve been trying to keep up with for so long is more than just a dream come true; it’s a match made in heaven,” Sanders said.
Obituaries
Melody Walker, radio journalist and producer, dies at 62
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“Melody was a gifted journalist with great storytelling skills and a sense of humor,” said Jim Russell, founding EP of “Marketplace.”
People
‘The Daily’ adds Sabrina Tavernise as host
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Tavernise will share hosting duties with Michael Barbaro.
People
Comings and goings: NPR names chief Washington editor, ‘Reveal’ adds staffers …
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Krishnadev Calamur rejoined NPR in 2019 and most recently worked as acting chief Washington editor.
Programs/Content
New spin on ‘Reading Rainbow’ features interactive format, young crew of diverse hosts
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“Reading Rainbow Live” premieres this month after a long hiatus of new “Rainbow” shows and legal disputes over a reboot.
System/Policy
Station Resource Group’s founders reflect on decades of helping public radio grow
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As Tom Thomas and Terry Clifford step down as SRG’s leaders, they look back on their start in public radio, the creation of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, and SRG’s evolution since its birth in 1984.
People
Sam Sanders signs off from NPR’s ‘It’s Been a Minute’
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“I’m taking about a month off, and then I’ll be making something new again,” Sanders said.
People
Mark Vogelzang will lead Nevada Public Radio
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Vogelzang recently served as interim CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio.
People
Support your local station? Former NPR CEO Jarl Mohn is supporting them all
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Mohn’s $1,000 donations to all of NPR’s member stations are netting him a sizable mug collection.
People
Jeffrey Pope named CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio
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Pope succeeds David Feingold, who retired last year, and interim GM Mark Vogelzang.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Read All About It’
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The brainteaser with a public media theme is back!
System/Policy
Union sees headway on DEI goals at NPR but highlights ‘a lot more work to do’
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NPR’s SAG-AFTRA union issued a mixed progress report this month on its demands for addressing diversity issues within the network.
System/Policy
SAG-AFTRA union reaches settlement with New York Public Radio
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The settlement includes a wage increase and “enhancements to NYPR’s parental leave policy.”
People
Comings and goings: NewsHour Productions announces staff changes, WAMU CCO leaving station …
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Among other changes, Rachel Wellford was appointed EP of “PBS NewsHour Weekend.”
People
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe steps up to host ‘Weekend Edition Sunday,’ co-host ‘Up First’
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Rascoe succeeds Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who left NPR last fall for the New York Times.
People
Chris Bolt named GM of WAER
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Bolt has worked as the station’s director of news and public affairs since 1995.