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.
With new program, ‘Nova’ hopes to inspire and diversify next generation of science communicators
The national program will help 30 students make science videos about topics of their choice.‘Caillou’ sale, streaming surge help to boost PBS budget far above expectations
“Clearly, this is an extraordinary result for PBS at this stage of the year,” said CFO Tom Tardivo.For their listeners, NPR News stations are the last thing worth listening to on the ...
Nielsen data shows that listeners are finding the programming on NPR News stations more important in their lives than ever, and by ...CPB to receive $175M in additional emergency funding
CPB estimates that total losses to the public media system due to the pandemic could approach $400 million.10 things public media should forget and consider in 2021
Will public media emerge stronger from the pandemic? It's too early to answer that question, but this is a perfect moment for ...
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