Public media and the coronavirus
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GPB places ‘On Second Thought’ on hiatus until 2021
After reducing the radio show’s broadcast footprint earlier this year, GPB is ending weekly production until its funding outlook improves.Cleveland stations reduce workforce, management salaries in response to revenue losses
CEO Kevin Martin said the budget cuts protect essential news services and keep ideastream aligned with its long-term strategic plan.With classes resuming, stations build on spring efforts for ‘phase two’ of remote learning initiatives
“We have had some time to reflect, to listen and to refine so that we can be right there, hand in hand ...Pizza is served, plants are flourishing — but a pumpkin isn’t doing so well
Social media is showing the good, the bad and the ugly of our underused offices.Branded face masks are letting virus-conscious wearers show their pubmedia love
Face masks branded with logos are now available from NPR and stations including KPCC, KPBS and Nashville Public Radio.
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