People
Carl ‘Butch’ Antolini named CEO of West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Antolini became interim executive director last year.
System/Policy
Oversight board appoints governor’s former communications director as interim leader of West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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The board did not disclose why it fired former executive director Chuck Roberts.
Education
New partnership takes WQED education program into more West Virginia libraries
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The program has grown to 30 participating libraries since 2014, with an additional 10 launching this year through West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Programs/Content
Journalism initiative aims to re-energize local coverage around the country
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Three public broadcasters and the nonprofit newsroom Mississippi Today will host reporters from the program’s inaugural class.
System/Policy
After funding cuts, WVPB plans to close TV studio
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The West Virginia network estimates it will save $100,000 annually with the shutdown.
People
Joni Deutsch: ‘Public media is what you make it’
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Public media encouraged Joni Deutsch’s evolving musical appetite with indie and alternative bands and little-heard sounds.
System/Policy
Ten lessons from West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s near-death experience
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After a roller-coaster ride to preserve state funding for West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Executive Director Scott Finn reflects on what he learned from the crisis.
System/Policy
West Virginia network lays off five after state funding cuts
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WVPB’s state funding was reduced by more than 20 percent.
System/Policy
WVPB spared from fatal cuts in final state budget
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The bill, enacted without Gov. Justice’s signature, reduced the state network’s annual subsidy by about $1 million.
Programs/Content
WVPB podcast seeks to highlight local talent, state’s musical range
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The podcast’s second season features figures from across the spectrum of West Virginia’s music scene.
System/Policy
West Virginia Senate committee budget bill would zero out WVPB funding
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The cut comes after West Virginia’s governor restored funding in his proposal.
Quick Takes
West Virginia governor proposes restoring funds for WVPB
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But the governor indicated he expects the state-run network to transition to university oversight.
State funding
Facing loss of state funding, West Virginia Public Broadcasting plans for layoffs
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WVPB estimates it will need to lay off 15 full-time staffers by the end of the month.
Quick Takes
W.Va. governor proposes zeroing out of pubcasting funding
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An elimination of funding could result in a severe downsizing at the network.
Programs/Content
Public media projects examine Trump’s first 100 days
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Public media journalists are casting a wide net for reactions to the election of Donald Trump.
System/Policy
Pubmedia leaders should seek ‘creative ways’ to explore country’s deep divisions
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Newsrooms need to address partisan audiences while also staying vigilant for encroachments on human rights.
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.
Podcasting
PodScanning: Station tackles culture wars with new podcast
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting hopes to attract a national audience with its new program, Gimlet releases its third show, and more podcasting news.
Quick Takes
INN supports West Virginia Public Broadcasting app for capturing veterans’ stories
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting was one of eight news organizations that received grants.
System/Policy
Five lessons public media can learn from commercial media
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A public radio and TV CEO shares gleanings from Columbia University’s Punch Sulzberger Program.