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.
Radio stations tap community voices for perspectives on housebound living
Haiku and student contributions are capturing the pros and cons of social distancing.A plea to family members: ‘As you’re suddenly living more at home with a little ...
A public radio veteran tries to sell his in-laws on NPR: "Trusted public radio is there to serve you in this time ...Music stations form collaborative to serve communities during coronavirus pandemic
Public radio's music stations are showing their listeners — and all radio broadcasters — how quickly they can spin on a dime ...How the COVID-19 crisis points to a new path forward for public media
"At this time, when stations are stretching themselves so far, can we reach beyond our known audiences and come a step closer ...Amid pandemic, pubmedia’s international reporters get used to ‘a deeply uncomfortable way of working’
While U.S.-based journalists have adapted to remote reporting as social distancing has shut down American public life, international correspondents are making tough ...
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