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“We are no longer able to sustain support of In the Dark and we are immediately beginning to explore opportunities to find a new home — either for the entire enterprise, outside of APMG or for the talented journalists, within APMG,” a spokesperson said.
Dave Kansas will leave his position as president of American Public Media as part of the restructuring.
Stations in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Jackson, Miss., will join the CPB-supported Urban Alternative format with the goal of reaching new listeners.
Current and former employees of the Triple A station say they’re troubled by a lack of staff diversity and a clear mission statement, as well as “tension between who we are and who we’re allowed to be.”
MPR plans to hire a community engagement officer and hold diversity trainings for newsroom staff.
The efforts come amid personnel controversies and calls for change within the broader organization.
McQueen was the sole Black host on the syndicated music service.
The organization is also ending the podcast “The Hilarious World of Depression.”
The program aired on 342 stations across the country.