System/Policy
NPR’s Daniel Zwerdling out after investigation into harassment
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At least two NPR staffers reported Zwerdling to human resources in November, according to sources close to the investigation.
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At least two NPR staffers reported Zwerdling to human resources in November, according to sources close to the investigation.
A session at the NETA conference covered how system leaders are re-examining practices dealing with harassment complaints.
COO Loren Mayor has hired a consultant to run the department as she rethinks its leadership structure.
As chief content officer Cappello oversaw both WNYC News and WNYC Studios. Now the divisions are to be managed separately.
No deadline has been set for replacing Charlie Rose and Tavis Smiley, but options include retaining Christiane Amanpour’s show.
Each episode will focus on an aspect of sexual harassment with in-studio interviews and reporting from the field.
A daylong summit about sexual misconduct in newsrooms included discussion of how NPR and other media organizations have enabled powerful men at the expense of female employees.
WNYC placed the hosts on leave earlier this month following allegations of inappropriate behavior and sought outside counsel to investigate.
The NYPR board heard from Walker, staff and board about how to restore trust.
A segment with actress Maya Rudolph will replace Keillor.