System/Policy
Cappello leaves WNYC after more than 20 years
By 
Tyler Falk, Assistant Editor |
WNYC did not provide a reason for his departure.
Quick Takes
Leonard Lopate returns to public radio after WNYC firing
By Tyler Falk, Assistant Editor |
The former WNYC host’s new show is on two stations in New York and Connecticut.
System/Policy
NPR employees ask board for transparency in response to harassment scandals
By 
April Simpson, Associate Editor |
A meeting at NPR’s headquarters this month was the third consecutive board session where employees spoke about harassment fallout.
System/Policy
Probe of harassment at NYPR slammed for deflecting questions about what went wrong
By 
Jill Goldsmith |
An outside law firm’s report on New York Public Radio’s workplace culture was widely panned by critics for not assigning blame for the harassment that employees endured.
System/Policy
Investigation of WNYC finds no evidence of pervasive discrimination
By Tyler Falk, Assistant Editor |
An outside law firm reported that bullying behavior was “known and tolerated in certain circumstances for months or even years.”
Programs/Content
Peace Corps alumni, drug safety groups press NPR to release Daniel Zwerdling’s investigative report
By April Simpson, Associate Editor |
The two-part story on the anti-malarial drug mefloquine had been scheduled to air in late November 2017.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #108: What’s next for WNYC?
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A journalist who wrote about the station’s recent harassment scandals shares what he learned about its internal culture.
Quick Takes
CPB to require anti-harassment training for stations to get funding
By 
Dru Sefton, Senior Editor |
Starting March 31, CPB will require annual harassment prevention training for employees of all stations receiving a Community Service Grant.
System/Policy
Fueled by anger, female employees confront NPR Board with questions left unanswered by harassment investigation
By April Simpson, Associate Editor |
“I don’t want to see confidence in a broken system that allowed dangerous behavior to continue,” said one producer.
System/Policy
Ignoring NPR’s cultural problems will have consequences, says station GM
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A public radio station leader responds to a law firm’s report on sexual harassment within NPR.