Quick Takes
Craigslist founder donates $2.5M to New York Public Radio
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The gift will help “fuel the integration and expansion of WNYC and Gothamist.”
Programs/Content
How a trio of revived local websites is expanding public radio’s audience
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After a purchase earlier this year, the Gothamist websites are helping major-market stations step up their journalism and reach younger readers.
Quick Takes
WNYC’s ‘More Perfect’ podcast creates soundtrack for the Constitution
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Contributing artists to a new compilation album include Dolly Parton, Devendra Banhart, They Might Be Giants and Kash Doll.
System/Policy
Cappello leaves WNYC after more than 20 years
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WNYC did not provide a reason for his departure.
Quick Takes
Leonard Lopate returns to public radio after WNYC firing
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The former WNYC host’s new show is on two stations in New York and Connecticut.
Programs/Content
Public radio organizations partner to acquire podcast app
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NPR, WNYC, WBEZ and This American Life teamed up to make the deal.
System/Policy
Probe of harassment at NYPR slammed for deflecting questions about what went wrong
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An outside law firm’s report on New York Public Radio’s workplace culture was widely panned by critics for not assigning blame for the harassment that employees endured.
System/Policy
Investigation of WNYC finds no evidence of pervasive discrimination
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An outside law firm reported that bullying behavior was “known and tolerated in certain circumstances for months or even years.”
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #108: What’s next for WNYC?
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A journalist who wrote about the station’s recent harassment scandals shares what he learned about its internal culture.