CPB
CPB extends funding for PRX, WNYC podcast projects
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The $1.7 million backs efforts to help under-represented producers of podcasts network and incubate ideas.
System/Policy
Under new leadership, struggling Iowa station looks to reinvent itself to survive
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KBBG aims to strengthen community support by refreshing its music mix and beefing up local reporting.
Quick Takes
Senate panel proposes level FY21 funding for CPB, $20M for interconnection
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The final legislation is expected to come before the full Appropriations panel for a vote Thursday.
System/Policy
IG advises CPB to tighten rules for calculating stations’ indirect support
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A limited-scope audit of two university-owned stations found “significant errors” in accounting of institutional support.
System/Policy
CPB analysis finds smaller stations lagging in revenue growth
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“We have to put our heads together and figure out how they can remain sustainable,” said CPB’s VP of radio.
Tech
Digital team narrows search for developer of universal pubmedia sign-in
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At the PMBA Conference, KQED Chief Digital Officer Tim Olson discussed plans for a shared digital infrastructure for public media.
Quick Takes
Senate confirms nominations of two CPB Board members
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The Senate confirmed the nominations of Ruby Calvert and Laura Gore Ross Thursday.
System/Policy
Former WEAA GM claims university inflated expenses in CPB reports
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Michele Williams says Morgan State University fired her in May 2017 after she raised concerns about the misreported costs.
Programs/Content
CPB backs scholarship fund honoring filmmaker Jacquie Jones
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The fund, seeded with $300,000 from CPB, will be managed by Black Public Media.