System/Policy
How Susan, Linda, Nina and Cokie became NPR’s ‘Founding Mothers’
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In an excerpt from her new book, author Lisa Napoli examines the collective power of female journalists who helped make NPR what it is today.
System/Policy
College trustees ask for ‘serious plan’ for KVCR’s future
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The board of San Bernardino’s community colleges tabled a proposal that could have reduced PBS and NPR programming on the station.
System/Policy
What’s the story behind the Public Radio wine?
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The California winemaker who created the red blend says the name reflects a “retro Americana” theme and tells a story about his family.
System/Policy
By expanding newsrooms, Report for America is giving stations an edge in fundraising
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“Being able to talk to our donors, whether they’re major donors, grantors or members, about RFA … is a very compelling story.”
Programs/Content
‘Eyes on the Prize’ producer Henry Hampton reflects on how to serve ‘a nation immersed in turmoil’
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“We must help rebuild … the faith that most Americans have always had in their future and their ability to share in the American dream,” the filmmaker said in a 1992 keynote at the PBS Annual Meeting.
Development
OPB receives $2 million boost to capital campaign
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CEO Steve Bass reflects on a year of fundraising during the pandemic, public media in Oregon and more.
People
Comings and goings: David Field named VP for PBS, Tony Marcano promoted to managing editor for KPCC/LAist …
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Field has worked for PBS since 2000.
People
PMJA Executive Director Terry Gildea will join WUNC
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Gildea, who has led the organization since 2018, will be PD for the North Carolina station.
Programs/Content
PBS, ITVS delay documentary broadcast after Trump quote draws scrutiny
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The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America had pointed out inaccuracies in a quote from a 2020 press conference.
Engagement
How KUNR’s virtual events in Spanish connect the Northern Nevada community to pandemic resources
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The Reno station’s engagement efforts have led to authentic interactions with the Spanish-speaking community while delivering critical information.
Programs/Content
It’s time for public radio stations to stop over-programming weekends
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Want to free up thousands of dollars in your budget, create an innovation fund and streamline your on-air promotions — all while improving your public service? It’s easy — just drop 70% of your station’s weekend programming.
Programs/Content
World Channel brings ‘Eyes on the Prize’ back to public television with first-ever streaming window
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The acclaimed documentary on the American civil rights movement has renewed relevance to contemporary discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion, said World Channel EP Chris Hastings.
Obituaries
Longtime PRI, PRX employee Cathy Twiss dies
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“Cathy was quite simply the best public radio has,” said a colleague.
People
Sleeping late, mountain biking and stupid TV shows: how our readers are getting through the pandemic
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As part of our series “The Way We Work Now,” we asked for your tips on staying sane and connected.
People
Comings and goings: NPR hires government VP, GBH adds inclusion officer role …
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Marta McLellan Ross previously worked for the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
System/Policy
With language training, Alaska’s KTOO aims to ‘feel more like home’ for Indigenous listeners
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A 13-week course in the Lingít language is part of broader DEI efforts at the Juneau station.
Programs/Content
Nine months after getting laid off, John Moe finds a new home for conversations about mental health
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“I started thinking about what I wanted to do next and how I can help people in a variety of ways. I had a lot of time wandering the desert to think about it.”
Programs/Content
Multimedia journalism collaborative explores caregiver issues through solutions reporting
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With newsrooms based in New York and Michigan, the initiative is the first interstate project to be supported by the Solutions Journalism Network.
People
Adrienne Fairwell joins Arizona PBS as GM
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Fairwell has held several positions with South Carolina’s government and its public media network.