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Ignoring NPR’s cultural problems will have consequences, says station GM
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A public radio station leader responds to a law firm’s report on sexual harassment within NPR.
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A public radio station leader responds to a law firm’s report on sexual harassment within NPR.
Morgan Lewis conducted a two-month investigation into how NPR management responded to harassment allegations against the former news chief.
“Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” will each feature four hosts.
In joint comments filed with the FCC, pubcasters had asked for a review of “unnecessarily burdensome” rules on recruitment and hiring practices at stations.
Callouts, virtual station tours and diverse sources of web traffic are among the strategies public media newsrooms are adopting.
At least two NPR staffers reported Zwerdling to human resources in November, according to sources close to the investigation.
A Current analysis of public radio station schedules found that new NPR programs, such as Sam Sanders’ “It’s Been a Minute,” were popular replacements for “Car Talk.”
A session at the NETA conference covered how system leaders are re-examining practices dealing with harassment complaints.
“I’ve had tremendous experiences, I’ve worked like a dog, so it’s not like someone just granted these things to me.”
COO Loren Mayor has hired a consultant to run the department as she rethinks its leadership structure.
A Gallup/Knight Foundation report released Tuesday finds a strong correlation between political values and distrust of the media.
Israel Smith has been “tenacious, inventive and enterprising” during his five-year tenure, said NPR VP Anya Grundmann.
A daylong summit about sexual misconduct in newsrooms included discussion of how NPR and other media organizations have enabled powerful men at the expense of female employees.
For continued relevance with audiences in the next 50 years, public radio must learn to embrace and learn from failure.
After co-hosting “All Things Considered” for 30 years, the veteran broadcaster prepares to sign off.
Asma Khalid returns to NPR after a year covering technology for WBUR.
In an interview for our podcast, the “Fresh Air” host looked back at how she got started in public radio, interviewing Gene Simmons and more.
Meanwhile, Kelly McEvers will leave the show to continue work with the podcast “Embedded.”
Hear a wide-ranging conversation with the “Fresh Air” host about the big issues facing public media.
Mitchell was the first employee of NPR and the first producer of “All Things Considered.”