System/Policy
Newsrooms must be ‘prodded into action’ on staffing diversity, says Harvard report
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NPR and “PBS NewsHour” were among the few national media outlets to share staff diversity data for the report.
Programs/Content
After 16-month search, Woodruff becomes sole ‘NewsHour’ anchor
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The nightly newscast had been searching for a co-anchor since Gwen Ifill’s death in November 2016.
People
Schneider to leave WETA executive post, Bruns returning as interim
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As WETA COO for four years, Schneider managed the station’s ownership takeover of “PBS NewsHour.”
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.