System/Policy
Report: Most Americans don’t cite NPR, PBS as objective
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A Gallup/Knight Foundation report released Tuesday finds a strong correlation between political values and distrust of the media.
People
Smith leaving NPR for WBEZ, Garfield treads the boards and other comings and goings
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Israel Smith has been “tenacious, inventive and enterprising” during his five-year tenure, said NPR VP Anya Grundmann.
System/Policy
Reporters who broke stories about harassment in pubmedia reflect on changing attitudes
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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.
Programs/Content
How public radio’s risk-averse culture impedes its chances for success
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For continued relevance with audiences in the next 50 years, public radio must learn to embrace and learn from failure.
People
Measured words, sharp instincts propelled Robert Siegel’s NPR career
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After co-hosting “All Things Considered” for 30 years, the veteran broadcaster prepares to sign off.
Quick Takes
NPR preps for midterms with additions to politics team
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Asma Khalid returns to NPR after a year covering technology for WBUR.
People
Terry Gross: ‘I wouldn’t have had a radio career had I gotten in later’
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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.
Programs/Content
NPR’s Kelly will replace Siegel as ‘ATC’ co-host
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Meanwhile, Kelly McEvers will leave the show to continue work with the podcast “Embedded.”
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #104: Terry Gross turns the tables
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Hear a wide-ranging conversation with the “Fresh Air” host about the big issues facing public media.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #5: NPR founder Jack Mitchell
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Mitchell was the first employee of NPR and the first producer of “All Things Considered.”
System/Policy
NPR, members look ahead to reinvention of station websites
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As it prepares to sunset Core Publisher, NPR is exploring new ways to integrate digital content from stations and its own platforms.
System/Policy
House tax reform bill seeks end to tax-exempt deals for nonprofits
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The financing strategy is used by public broadcasters on large capital projects, such as NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
System/Policy
NPR chief news editor no longer on staff after sexual harassment allegations
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Edith Chapin is resuming her role as executive editor following David Sweeney’s departure.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #4: NPR ‘Founding Mother’ Susan Stamberg
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In an interview for our podcast, Stamberg reflects on her long career at the network.
System/Policy
Employees tell NPR board of anger over harassment, demand change
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The board also heard messages of support for CEO Jarl Mohn.
System/Policy
Citing demands of Oreskes follow-up, NPR board chair declines third term
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“I am unable to devote the amount of time that the current situation … demands of the NPR board chair to be truly effective,” said Roger LaMay.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
How a CPB task force advanced a prescient vision for diversity in public radio
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In the late 1970s, the critiques by CPB’s Minority Task Force pushed NPR to increase minority employment and training programs and served as a case study in why racial diversity in decision-making bodies matters.
Quick Takes
NPR realigns digital news and desk editors
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The change are aimed at enabling digital editors to work more closely with reporters and editors in their coverage areas.
System/Policy
NPR CEO on leave over health concerns
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Jarl Mohn also disclosed new incidents of misconduct from NPR’s former news chief.
System/Policy
NPR-themed wines: Not challenging, but perfectly ‘drinkable’
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Our panel of public media wine nerds gives “All Grapes Considered” and two other wines a try.