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.
Relief bill would give university licensees access to PPP loans
Hundreds of previously ineligible stations would have access to the financial assistance if the bill is signed into law.Amid the pandemic, ‘Ear Hustle’ pivots to covering COVID within prison’s walls
"Ear Hustle has done several tough interviews before, but this is my toughest."WUSF website reinforces connections with Tampa arts community
“It's still a work in progress," says GM Joanne Urofsky. "But we're really proud of what we've launched."Indiana invests $6.7M in statewide pilot of educational datacasts
The funds allow all of Indiana's public TV stations to build capacity to deliver lessons to students who can't access the internet.Microsoft grants aid journalism in public media newsrooms
Broadcasters will use the funds to support interns and expand coverage of the pandemic, health care, criminal justice and other topics.
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