History of public media
How digging through archives brought the story of NPR’s ‘Founding Mothers’ to life
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“Writing a biography of a person or place, much less four people and a place as storied as NPR, is not for the faint of heart.”
People
Radio Milwaukee executive director steps down
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Kevin Sucher had served in the role since 2020.
People
Comings and goings: SVP of digital leaves NPR, ‘Short Wave’ adds co-host …
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Danzico had worked for the network since 2013.
Programs/Content
New season of ‘Sanditon’ will tone down the sex, feel ‘more classically Jane Austen’
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Criticism that the first season was racier than Austen would have intended “speaks to a difference between the British audience and the American audience,” said the show’s head writer Thursday during the Television Critics Association press tour.
People
Pacifica Foundation announces new leadership
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Stephanie D. Wells previously worked as director of development for the Michelson Found Animals Foundation.
System/Policy
As pay transparency becomes law in New York, Colorado pubmedia has been a testing ground
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“I think especially for women and people of color, this is a piece of information that we have not had.”
Programs/Content
Security in covering right-wing rallies is a ‘constant issue,’ say ‘Frontline’ producers
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“The reporting I have been doing for the last five years involves interviewing people who are armed and oftentimes very not happy with the mainstream media, not happy with me,” ProPublica’s A.C. Thompson told TV critics.
System/Policy
WETA secures its first-ever NEH grant for infrastructure
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The funds support the consolidation and upgrade of the station’s headquarters and production studios in Northern Virginia.
Programs/Content
New KUT podcast showcases Austin’s Black community
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“We get to learn from our guests as much as listeners do.”
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media board approves ‘Sun-Times’ acquisition
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“This is an important step to grow and strengthen local journalism in Chicago,” said CPM CEO Matt Moog.
Programs/Content
New PBS initiatives will support filmmakers of color, offer early-career mentoring
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“I think the most important aspect of all the conversations, particularly with diverse filmmakers, over this last year has been for us to listen and try to understand where there are barriers and how we can bring more work forward, how we can better support filmmakers no matter what stage of their professional career they are in,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
Programs/Content
Working group will help NPR develop new standards and ethics handbook
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The new handbook will go beyond NPR’s existing ethics guide to focus on station-specific issues, such as editorial independence from university and school district licensees.
People
Comings and goings: Workshop names ‘Sesame’ EP, Futuro Studios hires leader …
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Salvador Perez has worked as a senior producer and director for Sesame Workshop.
Education
How taking public radio’s journalism into classrooms can engage and educate students
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In an excerpt from her book “Listen Wise: Teach Students to Be Better Listeners,” Monica Brady-Myerov recalls the “lightbulb moment” that led her to launch the digital education platform Listenwise.
System/Policy
Second discrimination lawsuit against NPR moves to federal court
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The complaint echoes another discrimination suit against the network.
People
Tonya Mosley stepping down as ‘Here & Now’ co-host to become correspondent
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Mosley will spend more time on her podcast, “Truth Be Told.”
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: Missouri TV stations appoint chief content officers, chief diversity officer will leave WETA …
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Aja Williams is rejoining Nine PBS as CCO.
Engagement
How CapRadio connected with rural audiences during the pandemic
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Even with omicron surging, your newsroom can still engage new communities.
People
Goli Sheikholeslami will leave New York Public Radio to lead Politico
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Sheikholeslami has led the organization since 2019.
People
Audie Cornish is joining CNN
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Cornish will be an anchor and correspondent for CNN’s forthcoming streaming subscription service.