Quick Takes
Keillor looks to restart ‘Writer’s Almanac’
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He also expressed interest in reviving tours of “A Prairie Home Companion.”
Quick Takes
Star Tribune names longtime ‘Prairie Home’ employee as Keillor whistleblower
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The disclosure triggered an investigation by MPR that found Keillor had engaged in unwanted physical contact and inappropriate incidents.
Programs/Content
‘Prairie Home Companion’ gets new name
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MPR gave up legal rights to the ‘Prairie Home’ name when it terminated its contracts with former host Garrison Keillor.
System/Policy
Letter to the editor: Keillor’s punishment is out of proportion to what he did
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Allegations leveled against the creator and former host of “A Prairie Home Companion” don’t fit the pattern of sexual predators who deserved their takedowns.
System/Policy
MPR fires Garrison Keillor over ‘inappropriate behavior’
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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.
Programs/Content
Chris Thile tunes up for second season of ‘Prairie Home’
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The upcoming batch of episodes doubles the new host’s stage time.
Programs/Content
Thile courts programmers with ‘Prairie Home’ performance at PRPD
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The new host gave a preview to program directors with a mix of new and old elements.
Programs/Content
What’s Chris Thile planning? New ‘Prairie Home’ host shares vision for show
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Producer American Public Media is hoping to pull off a “Leno to Fallon” transition with the host.
Quick Takes
‘Prairie Home’ host announces new house band
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Two members are in Thile’s band Punch Brothers.