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West Virginia Public Broadcasting

People

Carl ‘Butch’ Antolini named CEO of West Virginia Public Broadcasting

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 23, 2022

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | October 20, 2021

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

By Savanna Strott, Editorial Intern | April 17, 2019

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

By Ivy Kaplan, Editorial Intern | May 18, 2018

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | December 7, 2017

The West Virginia network estimates it will save $100,000 annually with the shutdown.

People

Joni Deutsch: ‘Public media is what you make it’

By Joni Deutsch, Host (West Virginia Public Broadcasting) | July 25, 2017

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

By Scott Finn, President and CEO (VPR and Vermont PBS) | July 19, 2017

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 27, 2017

WVPB’s state funding was reduced by more than 20 percent.

System/Policy

WVPB spared from fatal cuts in final state budget

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 22, 2017

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

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | June 21, 2017

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 4, 2017

The cut comes after West Virginia’s governor restored funding in his proposal.

Quick Takes

West Virginia governor proposes restoring funds for WVPB

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 17, 2017

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 9, 2017

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | February 9, 2017

An elimination of funding could result in a severe downsizing at the network.

Programs/Content

Public media projects examine Trump’s first 100 days

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | February 8, 2017

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

By Kelly McBride | December 5, 2016

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?”

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | March 30, 2016

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 4, 2015

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

By | April 17, 2015

West Virginia Public Broadcasting was one of eight news organizations that received grants.

System/Policy

Five lessons public media can learn from commercial media

By Scott Finn, President and CEO (VPR and Vermont PBS) | February 3, 2015

A public radio and TV CEO shares gleanings from Columbia University’s Punch Sulzberger Program.

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