People
APMG hires new president of Minnesota Public Radio
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Drew will be the first permanent president of MPR.
System/Policy
American Public Media Group eliminates jobs in restructuring
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President Jon McTaggart also announced leadership changes intended to make the company more agile.
Programs/Content
New five-year APMG initiative aims to unpack stigma surrounding mental illness
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APMG is recruiting a full-time mental health reporter and will integrate coverage of mental health issues into podcasts and on its music stations.
Quick Takes
Minnesota Public Radio names headquarters after founder Bill Kling
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The dedication coincides with MPR’s 50th anniversary.
System/Policy
How public radio networks should strive for greater diversity
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Representatives from the major public radio networks respond to Stephanie Foo’s Transom commentary about diversity in public radio.
APMG
Deal with Miami station keeps NPR on air in Palm Beach
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WLRN reached an agreement with Educational Media Foundation, the translator’s new owner.
System/Policy
Despite station sales, classical music remains strong as format
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Research shows that events in Miami and Houston aren’t a harbinger of decline.
System/Policy
After sale of Classical South Florida, scramble is on to ensure coverage in Palm Beach
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A former director of Classical South Florida’s board is looking to buy back one of the signals sold to a religious broadcaster.
System/Policy
American Public Media Group lays off 10 in newsroom, cancels ‘Wits’
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The changes complete a planned reorganization first revealed earlier this month.