People
Documentary ‘ode’ to Steve Post’s many talents leaves out key verses
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“Playing in the FM Band: The Steve Post Story,” a feature-length documentary about a pioneer of freeform radio, zooms in on some odd stuff.
System/Policy
New York Public Radio lays off 14 staffers, including newsroom leaders
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“We cannot achieve our goals and meet our commitments while shouldering a fourth year of losses,” said CEO Goli Sheikholeslami.
Programs/Content
Alec Baldwin is moving his podcast from WNYC to iHeartRadio
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The last episode of “Here’s the Thing” as a WNYC podcast was released this week.
People
Audrey Cooper joins WNYC as editor-in-chief
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Cooper previously served as the editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Programs/Content
WNYC, MPR call-in show gauges nation’s response to police protests
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The program aired on 342 stations across the country.
Programs/Content
ProPublica ends cash investment in Trump, Inc., remains editorial partner
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WNYC and ProPublica “are committed to reporting and producing new episodes through November,” a WNYC spokesperson said.
Obituaries
WNYC ‘Morning Edition’ host Richard Hake dies at 51
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Hake died suddenly at his home Friday.
Programs/Content
BBC Studios invests in pubmedia-owned podcast platform
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NPR, WBEZ and WNYC Studios are also co-owners of Pocket Casts.