System/Policy
NPR, stations see progress in collaborative news coverage
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But a new report also points out shortcomings in the two-year-old effort to strengthen joint reporting.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #69: Code Switch chief Alicia Montgomery
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Montgomery talks about the long-anticipated new Code Switch podcast and responds to criticisms of her unit from both the right and left.
Programs/Content
Three ways to make a podcast that will stand out
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Having a well-established brand behind you doesn’t hurt, says NPR’s Kelly McEvers.
Tech
As NPR One draws younger audience, network aims to expand local presence
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Two-thirds of NPR member stations are now contributing.
People
How public radio has ‘far exceeded’ Bill Siemering’s vision
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“Everyone should be grateful that there is National Public Radio in this country.”
Quick Takes
Pew report highlights increase in NPR podcast listeners
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Terrestrial broadcast audiences for NPR remained flat.
System/Policy
As collaborations expand, newsroom leadership jobs prove difficult to fill
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“The system of collaboration we are building requires more editors.”
People
NPR founding programmer Bill Siemering on his days before joining the network
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He got his start in radio at one of the country’s oldest educational stations.
All Things Considered
‘ATC’ to air format-breaking diary of a Saudi teenager
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Radio Diaries and NPR chose the teenager after she entered their 2013 contest seeking audio diarists. Nearly 1000 people submitted entries.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #66: Newsbusters editor Tim Graham on NPR, Ploughshares and why conservatives feel left out of public media
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Graham’s organization jumped on an ethically sticky funding situation at NPR.
NPR
NPR Music partners with pubmedia platform for daily videos
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NPR has added the VuHaus Song of the Day to its website.
Invisibilia
‘Invisibilia’ season two releases June 17
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Stations will participate in a pre-launch listening party.
Programs/Content
MacArthur’s $25M to nonprofit journalism outlets includes NPR, ‘Frontline’
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“This is our enduring commitment to work that is deep, fair and compelling.”
People
Carrasco leaves NPR, journalism hubs select leaders, and other comings and goings in public media
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Carrasco reports to National Geographic President Gary Knell, another NPR alum.
System/Policy
‘Changing business realities’ shape talks over NPR programming dues
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NPR will increase member station dues next year and is beginning a process to refine its formula for 2018 and beyond.
System/Policy
NPR stations benefit from network leaders’ local roots
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The head of Southern California Public Radio sees fundraising potential in the NPR-station relationship.
Programs/Content
Youth Radio’s producers look beyond hosting ‘Morning Edition’
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The “crazy idea” of the NPR show’s week with young journalists came off without a hitch.
Programs/Content
WNYC will distribute ‘Snap Judgment’
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The program will become the fifth show distributed by the New York station.
Quick Takes
NPR picks 12 storytelling projects to help with development
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Teams of independent producers and member stations will work on ideas for podcasts, reporting series and audio projects.