Programs/Content
Stations have a future in local appeal, distinct programming
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A radio content chief lays out a vision for digital success.
System/Policy
“Why not promote our podcasts like we do our own programs?”
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Scott Finn considers the future of NPR’s relationship with its member stations.
People
SRG hires head for classical project, Reynolds to retire in Louisville and other comings and goings in public media
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Earlier in her career Wende Persons was the first website manager for classical station WQXR.
Tech
NPR website increases focus on stations, retires pop-up player
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The change is accompanied by new sponsorship opportunities on podcasts, on-demand audio and NPR One.
Programs/Content
Glenn Greenwald on the “adversarial force” of a free press
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The outspoken journalist also accuses NPR of becoming “boring and impotent” by avoiding controversy.
Programs/Content
Collaborations between radio, TV expand coverage but have limits
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National producers and networks are finding ways to work across media, despite challenges posed by technology.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #59: The case for NPR stations in a post-radio world
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How do NPR and stations maintain a mutually beneficial coexistence?
People
NPR hires WNYC’s Thomas Hjelm as chief digital officer
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Hjelm comes from New York Public Radio, where he serves as executive vice president and chief digital officer.
Programs/Content
Diane Rehm on stepping aside for “something new and fresh”
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The host discusses her voice, her approach to interviewing and life after retirement.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #58: Glenn Greenwald wants NPR journalists ‘to speak like a normal human being’
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Greenwald argues that NPR’s impartiality standards are needless at best and dangerous at worst.
Programs/Content
Prudent? Out of touch? Reactions vary to NPR guidelines on podcast promo
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New guidelines limiting on-air promotion of podcasts and NPR One drew a mixed response.
System/Policy
A critic sees “pro-government” bias in NPR’s reporting, not a leftward lean
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Host and freelancer Lisa Simeone dismisses the claim that public media betrays a liberal bias.
Quick Takes
NPR newscasts, sliced, diced and scrambled three ways
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An engineer turned six years of newscasts into engaging art projects.
Quick Takes
NPR podcast ‘Embedded’ to launch March 31
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Kelly McEvers, co-host of All Things Considered, will host the new podcast.
System/Policy
NPR distribution wing prepares request for interconnection upgrade
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Plans to make the satellite-based network more efficient are expected to top $50 million.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #55: Diane Rehm contemplates the end
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With her retirement ahead, the longtime host discusses who might replace her in the host chair and her feelings about head-to-head competitor Tom Ashbrook.
NPR
NPR board of directors adds two station members
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The additions come after the board expanded to 23 members last fall.
Currently Curious
What happened to NPR Chicken?
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A reader’s question prompted a follow-up investigation.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #54: NPR Story Lab head Michael May, live via Shindig
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May joined us for a live celebration of The Pub’s first birthday.
System/Policy
NPR board to consider change to transmission fees
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If approved, stations will pay based on revenue instead of a flat fee.