Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
The survival of public broadcasting’s legacy has long been part of its mission
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The National Public Broadcasting Archives at the University of Maryland reflect an inherent dedication to preservation.
System/Policy
Maryland bill would make up any cuts to state TV network’s federal funding
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In fiscal year 2017, the state provided $8.2 million of Maryland Public Television’s $31.5 million budget.
System/Policy
As spectrum auction winds down, some public TV stations must plan moves to new channels
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State networks in Maryland and Mississippi are among those facing big engineering projects.
Programs/Content
MPT film on opioid addiction to air regionally on commercial stations
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A newspaper coalition representing more than 100 publications and wire services also will cover the topic.
Programs/Content
Novice filmmaker rejects ‘ruin porn’ to showcase Detroit’s vibrant spirit
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“Let’s Have Some Church Detroit Style” profiles the Hallelujah Singers, an energetic all-star gospel choir.
Programs/Content
Maryland PTV hopes to ‘foster real action’ on Chesapeake issues
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The station identified seven experts and asked each to create a list of obstacles to a lasting cleanup of the bay, as well as alternative strategies.
Quick Takes
Friday roundup: MPT plans huge veterans’ event; Kartemquin co-founder dies
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Plus: Dead mechanics write no columns, and Montana drops PRI.
Maryland Public Television
Success in sharing arts content inspires new programming co-ops for public TV
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Public TV stations are starting two new programming co-ops modeled after the Arts and Culture Major Market Group project, which gathers and repackages local content for more than 30 stations nationwide. WNET, which handles the arts project, now has producers compiling station contributions for a new technology initiative as well. The local segments feed into SciTech Now, a half-hour newsmagazine hosted by PBS NewsHour’s Hari Sreenivasan that premiered Oct. 1 in New York, Houston and Seattle. Another program-sharing pilot aiming for small and midsize stations, based at Maryland Public Television, draws from the popular genre of outdoors shows.
Quick Takes
Programming in Brief: PRI launches women-focused initiative, WQXR offers Berlin concerts, and more
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Public Radio International will launch a multimedia program focused on women’s empowerment with a grant of about $1.28 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Across Women’s Lives is a “journalism and engagement initiative” examining the connection between women’s empowerment and health and economic development. The program highlights personal stories of women in Africa and India and looks at women’s lives from infancy to old age. The project’s content will be featured on PRI’s global news program The World and online. Additional content includes short video documentaries and educational tools to help listeners learn more about the topics covered.