Quick Takes
CPB grant will help stations expand investigative journalism
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American Public Media, the recipient of the grant, will help stations with training and other resources.
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.
People
APM retools upper ranks, WGBY gets new GM and other comings and goings
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New hires at American Public Media include an audience development SVP.
Quick Takes
APM, NPR among winners for radio, podcast and web Peabody Awards
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Other winners include “This American Life” and ProPublica.
Programs/Content
How questioning journalism’s role post-Trump got Lewis Wallace fired
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“I made a decision that was very personal, very based on my own instincts about what was right and necessary in this kind of scary political moment.”
Programs/Content
‘Marketplace’ reporter fired after post questioning objectivity in journalism
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The journalist believes public media’s standards for newsroom diversity and objective reporting are in conflict.
Programs/Content
‘Marketplace’ to recast itself as multimedia enterprise
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A new strategic plan calls for adding dozens of employees and digital ventures.
People
Even after retiring, MPR founder Bill Kling seeks to improve public radio
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Kling retired in 2011 but still has plenty to say about his field.
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.