Quick Takes
Public media stations, journalists beef over the best Washington
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The issue arose as D.C. voters prepare to weigh in on whether the city should ask Congress for statehood.
Programs/Content
NPR diversity VP steps in as interim Code Switch editor
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Code Switch’s previous leader started Monday as local/regional news director for WAMU in Washington, D.C.
Programs/Content
What does the public radio host of the future look and sound like?
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The executive producer of WAMU’s successor to “The Diane Rehm Show” shares how the station is evaluating host candidates.
System/Policy
NPR, stations credit audience gains to range of factors
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Election news, network and station efforts, and a change in Nielsen technology could all be contributing.
Programs/Content
WAMU hires EP for ‘Diane Rehm Show’ replacement
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The new program will be built from the “best of the DNA of The Diane Rehm Show,” but with some changes.
Quick Takes
Translator not necessarily included in sale of WAMU bluegrass station
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WAMU does not own or control the station’s translator near Bethesda, Md.
Quick Takes
WAMU seeks buyer for bluegrass stream and stations
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The station was advised to focus on news and information.
Development
Stations try different approaches with food bank partnerships
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Food-bank partnerships have been successful for many public stations, but experts say they can have mixed results.