Ethics
NPR clarifies its code of ethics for acquired shows
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NPR has updated its ethics handbook to clarify how it applies to hosts such as Diane Rehm, whose advocacy work prompted a review.
Programs/Content
Eight best practices for journalists who reply to online comments
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Productive exchanges with your readers aren’t just possible — they’re essential.
Quick Takes
Tuesday roundup: CPB promotes Theriault; NPR draws criticism for science-fair story
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Plus: American Experience pursues crowdfunding, Mohn appears on Tell Me More and KCPW’s CEO quits.
Quick Takes
Monday roundup: WDET screens doc featuring Radiolab host; Poynter chats with NPR’s Memmott
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• Detroit’s WDET-FM staged the New York premiere Friday of The Pleasure of Sound, a documentary featuring Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad. In the short film, shot in Detroit in 2013, Abumrad and musician Matthew Dear discuss music and creativity. WDET will launch a crowdfunding campaign to cover distribution costs for the film in May and plans to distribute the documentary free to interested community organizations and pubmedia stations for screenings. The Pleasure of Sound previously screened in Detroit as part of a fall 2013 installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art. • NPR appointed Mark Memmott as its new standards and practices editor Thursday. Memmott is the founder of the Two-Way breaking-news blog and co-author of NPR’s 2012 ethics handbook.