System/Policy
WNYC places two hosts on leave for allegations of inappropriate conduct
By 
Tyler Falk, Reporter |
The station is investigating claims against hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz.
System/Policy
WNYC CEO Laura Walker: ‘I take responsibility’
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
In an interview on WNYC’s “Brian Lehrer Show,” Walker declined to elaborate on why the station did not renew John Hockenberry’s contract or whether the “Takeaway” host received a severance payment.
System/Policy
Reports detail accounts of bullying, sexual harassment by former ‘Takeaway’ host
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
John Hockenberry’s former co-hosts and colleagues have shared stories of hostile behavior and unwanted attention and physical contact.
System/Policy
MPR fires Garrison Keillor over ‘inappropriate behavior’
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
MPR is also ending distribution and broadcasts of “The Writer’s Almanac” and rebroadcasts of “The Best of A Prairie Home Companion” hosted by Keillor.
System/Policy
NPR chief news editor no longer on staff after sexual harassment allegations
By 
April Simpson, Former Associate Editor |
Edith Chapin is resuming her role as executive editor following David Sweeney’s departure.
Programs/Content
PBS drops ‘Charlie Rose’
By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor |
More than a dozen women have told the Washington Post and other news outlets that Rose sexually harassed them.
System/Policy
Employees tell NPR board of anger over harassment, demand change
By 
Mike Janssen, Digital Editor |
The board also heard messages of support for CEO Jarl Mohn.
System/Policy
Citing demands of Oreskes follow-up, NPR board chair declines third term
By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor |
“I am unable to devote the amount of time that the current situation … demands of the NPR board chair to be truly effective,” said Roger LaMay.
System/Policy
NPR union members to meet regarding sexual harassment
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
Meanwhile, CEO Jarl Mohn has told employees he is aiming for a “culture shift” at the network.
System/Policy
NPR CEO to staff: ‘I let you down’
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
Jarl Mohn said NPR is hiring an outside law firm to investigate the network’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against former news VP Michael Oreskes.