System/Policy
KCRW to begin broadcasting in Berlin next month
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NPR previously programmed the station.
Quick Takes
KCRW’s ‘To the Point’ will end broadcast run
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The show will become a weekly podcast with host Warren Olney.
Programs/Content
Music station leaders discuss challenges in expanding digital presence
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An attendee at the Public Radio Program Directors Conference asked whether public media should build its own music-streaming platform similar to Spotify and Pandora.
Programs/Content
Three ways to make a podcast that will stand out
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Having a well-established brand behind you doesn’t hurt, says NPR’s Kelly McEvers.
People
Fans and friends rally to help radio artist Joe Frank
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Frank has previously suffered from poor health and faces rising medical bills.
Programs/Content
From pitch to spotlight: How KCRW streamlines independent producers to the air
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Launched in 2010, the Independent Producer Project is a source for new and diverse voices for the Los Angeles public radio station.
System/Policy
To: Sony
From: Public media
Cc: WikiLeaks
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Leaked emails to Sony Pictures executives discussed public media matters including Ira Glass’s contract, credit-card renewals and NPR’s CEO search.
Development
KCRW receives $1 million grant for new reporting series
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The new series will cover disadvantaged and marginalized residents in Los Angeles.