Programs/Content
PRPD panelists share how stations can grow the next big podcast
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A session at the Public Radio Program Directors conference guided stations on finding their “podcast superpower.”
Collaboration
At PRPD, NPR’s Oreskes talks details of journalism hubs with stations
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“Most of what we are going to end up improving will be our local coverage or our regional coverage, which then will hopefully roll up to the really brilliant, insightful, informed national coverage,” Oreskes said.
Tech
How public radio is using Amazon’s smart speakers
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As more consumers buy smart speakers, stations are beginning to explore how they might reach new audiences with the technology.
Programs/Content
‘The Stoop’ explores conversations black people have in private
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Developed through NPR’s Audio Storytelling Workshop, the new podcast presents honest, frank conversations about black identity.
Programs/Content
Former NPR host Neal Conan returns with serious show for public radio’s weekends
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“I needed to do something to address the moment that we’re in because I think it’s an absolutely critical time for the country,” Conan says.
Quick Takes
Classical stations seek to boost listening with new on-air promo strategy
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The Classical Music Rising initiative will mirror NPR’s Spark project.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #97: Lauren Ober, host of ‘The Big Listen,’ a radio show about podcasts
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The show from WAMU and NPR is one part “best of podcasting” compilation show, one part industry-insider talk show, and a thousand parts Lauren Ober, its charismatic and affable host.
Currently Curious
Where do public broadcasting stations abound?
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A reader wants to know how many cities have duplicate NPR and PBS stations.
NPR staffer puts a fork in Alaska station’s flatware fiasco
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The help from headquarters “was totally unexpected and very funny,” an Alaska Public Media reporter said.
System/Policy
NPR, union reach late-night labor agreement
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The agreement will need to be ratified by union members.
System/Policy
NPR union employees ramp up campaign as contract deadline nears
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A temporary contract expires at midnight.
Programs/Content
As it upgrades NPR One, NPR will promote app on-air
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NPR also aims to improve how the app connects users to local stations.
Programs/Content
Hosts reveal the unseen forces at work on ‘Invisibilia’
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Each episode of the NPR podcast can take up to four months to complete.
People
NPR colleagues send off longtime engineer Manoli Wetherell
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A fellow engineer credits Wetherell with “creating NPR’s signature sound in thousands of mixes, often on deadline and many done live.”
Development
NPR takes another stab at fundraising with stations
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After years of attempts that fizzled, NPR is reviving efforts to collaborate with member stations on major-gift fundraising.
People
Doug Mitchell: ‘Our service is to the people’
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Doug Mitchell makes a point to welcome newcomers to public media.
Quick Takes
NPR awards $10,000 to audio projects
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NPR has funded five projects since last year through its Story Lab Workshop.
Quick Takes
Radio Ambulante wants to train ‘next generation’ of Spanish-speaking producers
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The podcast is offering online journalism training and fellowships.
Quick Takes
NPR and Triple A stations partner to promote up-and-coming musicians
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Stations from all across the country will work together on the initiative.