People
NYPR President Laura Walker to step down in June
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Walker cited “new opportunities” that prompted her to leave, including pursuing a university position and “starting her own venture.”
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.
Programs/Content
Three public radio stations acquire Gothamist sites
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The stations say the acquisition will “support their shared missions to reflect and serve their listeners and the public.”
System/Policy
As scrutiny reveals deeper problems at NYPR, Walker accelerates workplace reforms
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Current and former NYPR employees describe a difficult work environment that extends beyond the studios where hosts like John Hockenberry once presided.
WNYC’s Dean Cappello moved into advisory role
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As chief content officer Cappello oversaw both WNYC News and WNYC Studios. Now the divisions are to be managed separately.
Quick Takes
‘Science Friday’ partners with WNYC on distribution
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As part of the agreement, WNYC will also handle sponsorship for “Science Friday.”
System/Policy
New York Public Radio fires Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz
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WNYC placed the hosts on leave earlier this month following allegations of inappropriate behavior and sought outside counsel to investigate.
System/Policy
NYPR taps outside experts to investigate harassment claims, advise on newsroom culture
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The NYPR board heard from Walker, staff and board about how to restore trust.
System/Policy
WNYC places two hosts on leave for allegations of inappropriate conduct
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The station is investigating claims against hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz.
System/Policy
WNYC CEO Laura Walker: ‘I take responsibility’
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In an interview on WNYC’s “Brian Lehrer Show,” Walker declined to elaborate on why the station did not renew John Hockenberry’s contract or whether the “Takeaway” host received a severance payment.
System/Policy
Reports detail accounts of bullying, sexual harassment by former ‘Takeaway’ host
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John Hockenberry’s former co-hosts and colleagues have shared stories of hostile behavior and unwanted attention and physical contact.
System/Policy
Broadcasters, nonprofits send help to Puerto Rico
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Public broadcasters are sending equipment and engineers to the hurricane-ravaged island this week, while nonprofits and foundations are organizing to combat government corruption amid the disaster.