System/Policy
KNKX finds blessings, burdens in taking reins as independent station
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After clearing a fundraising hurdle to buy its license, the Washington station found its work was just beginning.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #86: Journalism and diversity under the Trump presidency
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Two interviews about public media’s responsibilities in a new political climate.
KUOW
Seattle station will report on ‘white nationalism’ instead of ‘alt-right’
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“… ‘[A]lt-right’ doesn’t mean anything, and normalizes something that is far from normal,” wrote a KUOW editor.
Quick Takes
Public media stations, journalists beef over the best Washington
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The issue arose as D.C. voters prepare to weigh in on whether the city should ask Congress for statehood.
Podcasting
KUOW partners with independent podcast about raising transgender child
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“How to Be a Girl” is hosted by an anonymous mother in Seattle.
System/Policy
How did KPLU save itself? “You ask for help”
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The station’s head of content shares lessons from its successful $7 million drive for survival.
System/Policy
KUOW’s GM discusses the ‘jaw-dropping’ offer to purchase KPLU
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Caryn Mathes says her hands were tied as the station faced criticism from the community.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #71: Lessons from KUOW’s abortive purchase of KPLU
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Other stations can learn from KPLU’s shockingly successful bid for independence.
System/Policy
Community group reaches deal on KPLU independence
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The group raised another $1 million after reaching its initial goal in May.