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American Public Media

System/Policy

Staffers at The Current, Classical MPR look to unionize

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | September 25, 2020

The efforts come amid personnel controversies and calls for change within the broader organization.

Programs/Content

Garrett McQueen exits Classical 24 after disagreements over changing playlists

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | September 11, 2020

McQueen was the sole Black host on the syndicated music service.

System/Policy

APM/MPR eliminates 28 positions, ends ‘Live From Here’

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | June 16, 2020

The organization is also ending the podcast “The Hilarious World of Depression.”

System/Policy

APM, MPR initiate staff reductions by offering voluntary buyouts, furloughs

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | May 13, 2020

About two dozen staffers have agreed to separate from the organization or take furloughs.

Programs/Content

‘Field Work’ co-hosts aim to give farmers tip sheet on sustainable practices

By Joey Peters, Freelance Contributor | May 1, 2019

The new APM podcast is like “‘Car Talk’ for farmers,” says content manager Annie Baxter. But listeners won’t get advice over the phone.

Programs/Content

Through podcasts, kids’ shows also get more airtime on old-school radio

By Lindsay Patterson | September 18, 2018

Podcasts give creators of kids’ shows more freedom, but finding ways to play to radio’s strengths can help them reach more listeners.

Programs/Content

APM eliminates three jobs from ‘Live from Here’ as it plans ‘new experiences’ for listeners

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | July 24, 2018

Three longtime “A Prairie Home Companion” employees lost their jobs.

People

Koester joins PRX as COO, O’Leary exits ‘Marketplace’ and other comings and goings

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 21, 2018

Shona Koester spent the past six years at American Public Media, departing as VP of distribution and content partnerships.

Programs/Content

New York Times’ ‘The Daily’ podcast headed to public radio

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | February 13, 2018

Radio “feels like a natural home for the show,” said the Times’ editorial director for audio.

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