Quick Takes
Thursday roundup: Charlie Rose makes for healthier viewing; Sagal opens up on The Moth
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Plus: Jesse Thorn discusses the businesses of podcasting and radio, and a blogger argues for the greatness of Ken Burns.
Programs/Content
President Obama calls in tribute for Kasell’s ‘Wait Wait’ sign off
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Carl Kasell capped more than three decades at NPR with a taping of his final Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! episode and an auditorium full of admirers.
Quick Takes
Monday roundup: Tiny Desk Concerts heading to Roku, Carl Kasell’s greatest hits
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Plus: PBS’s retired longtime chief engineer receives a prestigious industry award.
Quick Takes
Peter Sagal appears on WTF podcast to dish about former Hollywood career
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Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me! and PBS’s upcoming Constitution USA, makes an appearance on the latest episode of comedian Marc Maron’s WTF interview podcast, posted April 3.
Programs/Content
PBS pushes message of digital innovation at SXSW
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During a March 10 appearance at the South by Southwest Interactive conference, PBS President Paula Kerger talked the talk of digital innovation, pointing to the network’s recent successes with web-original videos, social media messaging and the unparalleled popularity of online content tied to PBS Kids.