Public media and the coronavirus
Current’s coverage of how public media is reporting on and responding to the global pandemic. Do you have a question, or do you want to share information? Email us at news@current.org.
How the pandemic changed public media’s financial outlook
Public radio's total nonfederal financial support dropped in fiscal year 2021, largely due to declines in underwriting revenue.Classical stations see audience, fundraising successes as listeners seek refuge during pandemic
“People really felt the value of the station to a greater degree during the pandemic and wanted to make certain that the ...Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations cancels ‘All IN’ talk show
"Based on projected funding, we had anticipated a longer run," said Mark Newman, IPBS’ executive director.Maine Public addresses ‘new urgency’ with video newscasts created for immigrants
The station began offering news in French, Spanish, Somali and Portuguese to deliver public service information amid the pandemic.NEH pandemic relief grants boost indie filmmakers
ITVS, Firelight Media, the Sundance Institute and Appalshop Inc. received $5.5 million for filmmaking initiatives and other projects.
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