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When war abroad comes to campus: Student media meets the moment with on-the-ground coverage of protests

As tensions over international conflicts boil, student journalists at prominent universities like Columbia, Arizona State, and Syracuse take to the front lines, documenting campus protests with fearless dedication. This E&P exclusive reporting captures the passion and complexity of today's youth activism amid a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil.

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Artificial Intelligence is stealthily altering how news is made and how the public finds information

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proving both a blessing and a bane for news publishers. On the one hand, generative AI technologies promise productivity gains for newsrooms when used responsibly and transparently. However, it also has the potential to create a minefield of misinformation for the public and for journalists to navigate.

Detroit Public TV rebrands as Detroit PBS, announces return to Detroit location

In a move signaling a “renewed commitment to the heart of its community,” Detroit Public TV announced its relocation back to the city of Detroit and a rebranding as Detroit PBS. This significant shift underscores the organization's dedication to serving Southeast Michigan with unparalleled quality, trust, and fairness in media.

Forging community bonds: University-public radio collaborations strengthen journalism

To better understand the current level of collaboration between universities and public radio stations, CCN surveyed public radio stations in the summer of 2023, receiving 95 responses from stations in 38 states. There are 182 public radio station licenses associated with universities.

The four Ps of foundation grants

As the Press Forward initiative gathers momentum, I’m hearing a question from the heads of public broadcasting and nonprofit news organizations alike: “Do you know where I can find a grant writer?” My answer to them: “You don't need one.” Most of these folks think they need a gifted writer who can research lists of available grant programs, spin a compelling narrative about their organization’s worthiness......

NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi engages audience in scientific study

The NPR-produced TED Radio Hour debuted in 2012 in partnership with the nonprofit TED organization. The weekly radio show and podcast explores an array of topics on issues related to climate, COVID, culture, food, technology, health, democracy, war and more. To the listeners, Manoush Zomorodi's conversations with her guests flow organically and spontaneously, but a great deal of research, preparation and thoughtful editing happens behind the scenes.

Public Radio Program Directors Association reinvents itself as the Public Media Content Collective

The Public Radio Program Directors Association (PRPD) recognized the need to rebrand itself in 2022 when its board and President Abby Goldstein developed a new strategic plan. An essential element of that plan was changing its name to the Public Media Content Collective (PMCC), which took effect on Jan. 1 of this year.

Not in Our Town takes on hate

Patrice O’Neill is on a quest to destroy hate. At a time when hate crimes and hate speech are shockingly at the forefront of public discourse and demonstration, she’s taken on this task not with a sword but with a film crew. O'Neill is the executive producer of the documentary “Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life,” which takes the audience to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the aftermath of the Tree of Life synagogue murders.

NPR Disinformation Team. Restoring trust in journalism.

News outlets are constantly challenged to counter purposeful disinformation with journalistic integrity and verified facts. In response to the increasing falsehoods about the 2020 election results, NPR created a small team in early 2021 to report on the epidemic of disinformation. When their stories received positive feedback, management made the group permanent as the NPR Disinformation Team.

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Jeff Aiello exits as (Fresno, CA) Valley PBS chief executive. Search kicks off to find replacement.

Filmmaker Jeff Aiello is out at Valley PBS ( KVPT-TV, Fresno, CA), ending his tenure at the station three years after becoming CEO. Valley PBS now returns to the days of hunting for a new CEO after …

WMFE rebrands to Central Florida Public Media

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2024) — WMFE is rebranding and changing its name to Central Florida Public Media. The new name reflects the organization’s commitment to building on its 44 years …

Arkansas House passes PBS appropriation after three votes for second consecutive fiscal session

The Arkansas House of Representatives passed Arkansas PBS’ appropriations bill Wednesday after two failed attempts for the second consecutive fiscal session.

Columbia University radio station WKCR praised for live broadcast of college protests

While mainstream media had difficulty accessing the campus on Tuesday, WKCR and other student reporters broadcast live updates during the NYPD raid on Hamilton Hall.

Republicans call on NPR’s CEO to testify about political bias accusations

Katherine Maher, the radio network’s new chief executive, has been in the spotlight since an editor published an essay accusing the organization of leftward-leaning bias.

Opinion | Modest proposals for fixing NPR

Richard J. Tofel writes in Second Rough Draft that he believes NPR’s business model and structure are broken, and need to be substantially transformed. Here are his thoughts on how that might be done.

KUOW lays off 8 staffers, ends RadioActive youth program

Seattle public radio station KUOW announced Tuesday that it would lay off eight members of its staff and cancel its award-winning RadioActive youth radio program.

Joint Budget Committee rejects proposal to reduce Arkansas PBS’ spending authority

A legislative panel on Thursday narrowly rejected a proposed 20% reduction to Arkansas PBS’ spending authority for fiscal year 2025.

FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 on Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from working for competitors or starting a competing business after they leave a job.

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Local Media Association and Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association partner to create fundraising lab

In a groundbreaking move to bolster local journalism across Pennsylvania, the Local Media Association (LMA) and the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) have joined forces to launch the Pennsylvania Fundraising Lab. This innovative partnership aims to equip publishers with the essential skills and strategies needed to secure philanthropic funding for reporting projects. E&P speaks with Frank Mungeam, LMA chief innovation officer, and Bill Cotter, PNA president about the initiative and how news media outlets can learn how to tap into these funds.

Checking in with the Chicago Sun-Times/ Public Media merger.

In this episode of E&P Reports, we check in with Chicago Public Media, owners of PBS affiliate WBEZ, to find out how their 2022 acquisition of the 149-year-old Chicago Sun-Times is going. Appearing on the program are Jennifer Kho, executive editor for the newspaper and Tracy Brown, chief content officer for the parent company, who discuss their new initiatives, collaborative efforts and how the blending of these two major market brands is working to expand their audience.

New York State implements historic tax credits to support local newspaper and broadcast news media

In a historic development, New York State has approved a budget allocating $90 million in tax credits to support local journalism. Spearheading the advocacy were the over 200 news publishing members of the Empire State Local News Coalition. This exclusive interview with newspaper executive and coalition founder Zack Richner along with Rebuild Local News founder Steven Waldman, sheds light on the legislation's journey from bill to law. They also offer insights on how this single passage could spark similar initiatives nationwide.

Addressing America's Divides: The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s newest chapter

Join us for this episode of 'E&P Reports' as we delve into The Chronicle of Philanthropy's groundbreaking initiative led by senior editor Drew Lindsay. Discover how their innovative online platform, 'The Commons,' is poised to tackle America's deep divides head-on. From political polarization to socio-economic disparities, explore how The Chronicle is fostering dialogue and understanding in an era of increasing division and uncertainty.

Understanding the skills necessary to lead the newsrooms of tomorrow

In this episode of “E&P Reports” we chat with Laura Krantz McNeill who interviewed several news media executives, resulting in a published a study for the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. The study outlines a list of essential skills necessary to lead the newsrooms of tomorrow.

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Lisa Gibbs to lead the Pulitzer Center

Vox welcomes Naureen Khan as senior editor, culture and features