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WNET’s All Arts network may grow into multicast channel offering

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | November 1, 2018

The complete network will launch Jan. 28.

Obituaries

Filmmaker Perry Miller Adato remembered for elevating women

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | September 24, 2018

The documentarian died Sept. 16 at the age of 97.

Programs/Content

‘Amanpour & Company’ sharpens focus on timely topics, guests chosen for PBS late-night viewers

By Barry Garron | September 17, 2018

With a stable of correspondents and producers from WNET and CNN, the hourlong show aims to deliver “mind-expanding” interviews for American audiences.

Quick Takes

Another school district pulls public media game about slavery

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 3, 2018

A Pennsylvania district will reportedly no longer use Mission US: Flight to Freedom due to complaints from parents.

Programs/Content

PBS rekindles political debate show ‘Firing Line’

By Tyler Falk, Assistant Editor | April 27, 2018

The show will be hosted by Margaret Hoover, a political commentator and Republican strategist.

Obituaries

Public Affairs Television co-founder Joan Konner dies at 87

By Tyler Falk, Assistant Editor | April 23, 2018

Konner was a “model executive producer” with “high journalistic standards, sharp intellect, and the eye for a good story, well-told.”

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‘Made Possible By…’ #13: Public TV pioneer Alvin Perlmutter

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | February 6, 2018

“If you aren’t in a position to make mistakes, then you’re not going to come up with something worthwhile.”

Programs/Content

Letter to the editor: Great care went into design of ‘Flight to Freedom’

By Sandra Sheppard, Director and Executive Producer, Children's and Educational Media (WNET) | November 9, 2017

WNET responds to our recent article about a Phoenix school district ending use of the history game.

Programs/Content

Second school district halts use of WNET’s ‘Mission US’ games

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | November 3, 2017

A Black Lives Matter leader said using the games to teach students about slavery was “grossly irresponsible.”

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