People
How public radio has ‘far exceeded’ Bill Siemering’s vision
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“Everyone should be grateful that there is National Public Radio in this country.”
People
NPR founding programmer Bill Siemering on his days before joining the network
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He got his start in radio at one of the country’s oldest educational stations.
System/Policy
Bill Siemering on his legacy: “Everything that I intended really has come true”
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The co-founder of NPR considers how public media has grown since he wrote a renowned mission statement.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #53: WBUR’s ‘Modern Love’ podcast debuts at #1
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Look out WNYC, there’s a new public radio station in play for top positions on the iTunes podcast chart.
System/Policy
NPR’s 1971 ‘All Things Considered’ launch memo to stations
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Digitized here for the first time, the document lays out Bill Siemering’s view of “a new sound and a new approach to media.”
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #49: Bill Siemering, author of NPR’s 1970 mission statement
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We look at whether today’s public radio resembles Siemering’s optimistic vision for the enterprise.
Quick Takes
Friday roundup: Indies chime in on minority consortia; web audience drops for pubradio stations
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Plus: Bill Siemering discusses his start in radio; should public radio stations pursue local news?
About Public Media
Bill Siemering’s ‘National Public Radio Purposes’, 1970
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“National Public Radio will serve the individual: it will promote personal growth …”