Programs/Content
New host lineup at ‘All Things Considered’ brings drive to ‘freshen up’ show
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The philosophy under new leadership will be “not being afraid to try new things.”
People
Krichels, McCoskey make moves; WXXI realigns, promotes new head of TV and news operations; and more . . .
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The staff realignment promoting Elissa Orlando, left, at WXXI in Rochester, N.Y., includes four other promotions for managers.
People
PBS Board election goes to tie-breaker, Tomczyk takes on leadership of second station, and more . . .
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Rich Homberg, president of WTVS in Detroit, was the winner in the first tie ever for a spot on the PBS Board of directors.
Quick Takes
NPR’s Shapiro will report from London
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NPR’s Ari Shapiro will end his stint covering the White House and head abroad in January to report from London, the network announced today. In London, Shapiro will replace Philip Reeves, who will become NPR’s Islamabad correspondent. Shapiro has covered the White House for NPR since 2010. He joined the network in 2003 and reported from Miami, Boston and Atlanta, then went on to cover national security and counterterrorism. In 2012 he followed Mitt Romney on the campaign trail.