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66% of Americans Support Funding NPR, New Poll Shows
The support isn't limited to only one side of the political aisle.
NPR Anchor Jack Speer Retiring After Nearly 30 Years
“It’s been an honor. I’m grateful for the opportunities, and I wish everyone the best.”
How Worried Should NPR Be About the Future?
I won’t take sides on the federal support for public broadcasting question, but perhaps public radio needs to consider some new approaches.
NPR CEO Katherine Maher: Attacks From Donald Trump Are ‘Viewpoint Discrimination’
"The action of withdrawing federal funding is retaliatory, and so this is a First Amendment issue.”
Why Your Case Against Public Media Is Likely Wrong
Arguing that public radio and television are competing for the same audience assumes that there’s some crossover between the two. You’re doing different things.
Former Public Radio Host Alleges Kansas City Mayor Attempted to Get Him Fired From KCUR
An attorney for the former public radio host said that he "feels that if not for actions taken by the city, he would perhaps be in a different situation at KCUR."
Pete Booker, Delaware Public Media GM and Former Delmarva Broadcasting President and CEO, Announces Upcoming Retirement
“Intellectually, I can still do all this stuff. But I feel as though I don’t want to be one of those guys who hangs on too long.”
WAMU Host Diane Rehm to Depart After 45 Years
The 88-year-old joined the station in 1973 as a volunteer before ascending to host her first program in 1979.
Nashville Public Radio CEO Steve Swenson to Retire
Before joining Nashville Public Radio, Swenson served as a News Director, Program Director, and Senior Vice President/General Manager for nearly four decades at stations like 1010 WINS, WCBS 880, and WTOP.
WYPR 88.1 Tabs Taylor Holbrooks As New Morning Edition Host
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"Taylor’s approach to journalism will bring new energy to our mornings, setting a meaningful tone for WYPR’s morning broadcasts and enriching the listening experience for our audience.”