Quick Takes
‘PBS NewsHour,’ KQED win funding to combat misinformation
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The Knight Prototype Fund is backing 20 projects to fight fake news.
Programs/Content
Future of public TV news? ‘There is an answer to be found in Germany’
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A popular, trusted newscast presents a possible goal for U.S. public media.
Quick Takes
Public TV alum ponders ‘sacrifice’ of PBS, NPR funding
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“Now, more than ever,” federal support is vital, writes a former “NewsHour” executive.
Programs/Content
‘Washington Week’ picks Ifill successor
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With “Washington Post” reporter Robert Costa on board, WETA continues its search for a “PBS NewsHour” co-host.
Development
Stations shape fundraising pleas amid funding threat, potential auction windfalls
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Public television’s spring fundraising rolled out in a heated high-stakes environment for clearly communicating a case for support.
Awards
ICIJ, NPR, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting win IRE honors, and other awards
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Other award winners include independent producer Jenni Monet, Reveal’s Will Evans and WFAE’s Lisa Worf.
Programs/Content
Judy Woodruff says VP Pence sees benefits of public media
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Pence “values his experiences with public media,” Woodruff said at the APTS Public Media Summit.
Programs/Content
Hosts familiar to public media filling ‘PBS NewsHour’ co-anchor slots
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NPR’s Steve Inskeep joins Judy Woodruff on tonight’s broadcast.
People
WETA sets up scholarship fund in honor of Gwen Ifill
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The fund will bring younger, diverse journalists into public TV.