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.
Why public media should be partnering on statewide education
"Today and into the future, public media stations should continue to look for ways to use government funding to pour support and ...Trends during Great Recession may foreshadow pandemic’s impact on pubmedia
A Public Media Co. analysis finds that public radio fared better than public TV, though both faced big drops in underwriting income.New talk show looks to connect American experiences during pandemic
"America Amplified: Life, Community, and COVID-19" will feature hosts from seven stations during its six-week pilot.Demand for COVID-19 news in March set off wild swings in listener behavior
Most news stations gained AQH Share despite declines in persons listening.Freelance filmmakers, media groups lobby for federal aid reserved for small businesses
The effort is supported by more than 20 organizations, including American Documentary and the Association of Independents in Radio.
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