System/Policy
More than ever, we need to rethink our election coverage
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“Surely, we are capable of changing when the stakes are so high and the consequences of failure so dire. And make no mistake: the stakes are high.”
System/Policy
NPR urges FCC to improve incentives for public stations to invest in local journalism
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The commission’s proposal to boost localism in broadcasting won’t make a significant difference to public radio, according to comments filed by NPR.
System/Policy
To build a case for public media’s local journalism, start with a new metaphor
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Maps of news deserts don’t tell our story well. Here’s how to create two charts that will.
People
NPR’s new executive editor scouts paths for audience growth
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“We need to be connecting with different communities, folks with different perspectives in the country and in the world,” says NPR’s Eva Rodriguez.
Programs/Content
Fixing the news isn’t an intractable problem
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Journalists, newsroom leaders and audiences have roles in building a healthy, trustworthy and respected global news industry.
Tech
How a radio reporter let go of his gear envy and guerrilla electronic hacks
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Reflections on a career that started with a “poor man’s Nagra” and a nutcracker.
System/Policy
Revamped KNCC promises local journalism, cultural programming for rural Nevada
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The Elko station is branching out beyond rebroadcasting KUNR in Reno.
Programs/Content
Collaboration with newspapers repositions OPB in local news ecosystem
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Through a content-sharing partnership that launched in 2013, OPB’s newsroom is helping newspapers deliver valuable coverage to their readers.
Programs/Content
Why KPBS developed guidelines for public safety coverage — and why your news organization should, too
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Reporting on public safety without thoughtful consideration can lead to diminished accuracy and lack of depth that may leave audiences with a biased perception of which issues are truly important to communities.
System/Policy
How public radio can help solve the local news crisis: a response to Thomas Patterson
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“Regional news organizations may cover news in one smaller community, but only if it is either relevant or interesting to their broader audience. But they are not equipped to carry out accountability journalism in all of the various cities and towns they serve.”
System/Policy
Public radio stations face uphill battle in serving news deserts
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A new study from the Shorenstein Center details the lack of resources hindering stations in rural and lower-income areas, while also finding reasons for optimism.
People
In acceptance speech, NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the state of journalism
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The role of journalism is to tell people the facts of what’s happening, not what they want to hear, Simon said upon accepting an award for distinguished achievements in American journalism.
Programs/Content
Florida collaborative seeks to increase news coverage of underserved Gulf Coast counties
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The collaborative based at WUSF in Tampa will provide reporting to 12 local public and commercial outlets.
Programs/Content
Expansion of Nashville Public Radio prioritizes staff diversity with goals to better serve growing city
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With launch of “This is Nashville,” WPLN aims to deliver coverage that’s “driven by the community, for the community.”
Programs/Content
New ‘NewsHour’ initiative deepens reporting on diverse communities
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“The misery from a local perspective continues even after some of the national media has left. But the unique thing with The Communities Initiative is we’re still here. We’re still recording.”
Programs/Content
How Wisconsin Public Radio is using surveys to track diversity of its sources
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By inviting people who appear on air to share their demographic data, WPR created a way to accurately measure the diversity of sources in its news and talk programs.
Programs/Content
New Hampshire Public Radio launches climate change project ‘By Degrees’
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Reporters are using engagement strategies and a “human-centered” focus to build audience.
Programs/Content
How can public media heal a divided nation?
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You have to get out of your comfort zone to get people to talk.
Programs/Content
Running toward the Renaissance of local news
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While many local journalism analyses — and hand-wringing — have focused on the decimation of local newspapers and the frantic pace of consolidation of local TV stations, nonprofit news has been growing and flourishing.
System/Policy
‘We needed to work to change the culture of media organizations’
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Jill Geisler and Cathy Trost, co-creators of the Newseum’s training program for media leaders, describe their approach for building a workplace culture of respect, trust and integrity.