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Alabama Public Television's board has voted to KEEP @pbs.org programming on their lineup.
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Alabama Public Television votes to keep contract with PBS
The board that oversees Alabama Public Television voted Tuesday morning on the possibility of cutting ties with PBS.
www.wsfa.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Alabama Public Television's board has voted to KEEP @pbs.org programming on their lineup.
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) is urging the Alabama Public Television board to delay any decisions regarding @pbsnews.org programming until a review can be conducted and a plan is enacted if the board goes through with the move.
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey urges delay on PBS decision by public TV board
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging the board that oversees Alabama Public Television to delay a decision to sever ties with PBS
abcnews.go.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) is urging the Alabama Public Television board to delay any decisions regarding @pbsnews.org programming until a review can be conducted and a plan is enacted if the board goes through with the move.
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After a lengthy 50 year career for WETA D.C., Susanne Kersey is off to retirement.
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Susanne Kersey Retires From WETA After 50 Years
Longtime WETA and PBS NewsHour staffer Susanne Kersey is calling it a career after an incredible 50 years behind the scenes. Kersey started at WETA as a…
dcrtv.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
After a lengthy 50 year career for WETA D.C., Susanne Kersey is off to retirement.
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While "Live Wire Radio" hasn't gone off the air yet, they are trying to fight off the recent funding cuts in public media to stay on the air. @opb.org Oregon produces the program.
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Oregon Public Broadcasting Fights To Keep ‘Live Wire’ On Air, Post-Defunding.
“Live Wire,” the comedy/variety show that’s currently the only nationally distributed public radio program from the Pacific Northwest, is fighting to avoid becoming a victim of public media defunding ...
www.insideradio.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
While "Live Wire Radio" hasn't gone off the air yet, they are trying to fight off the recent funding cuts in public media to stay on the air. @opb.org Oregon produces the program.
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Congrats to WBHM Birmingham for launching a new music station yesterday, "106.1 The Hub."
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WBHM To Launch 106.1 The Hub - RadioInsight
radioinsight.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Congrats to WBHM Birmingham for launching a new music station yesterday, "106.1 The Hub."
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More funding cuts. This time, WETA again. @pbsnews.org Hour West is going away, will end December 19th, followed by the axing of @pbsnews.org Weekend on January 11th, 2026.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
More funding cuts. This time, WETA again. @pbsnews.org Hour West is going away, will end December 19th, followed by the axing of @pbsnews.org Weekend on January 11th, 2026.
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Thanks to some emergency community support, half of SDPB South Dakota's proposed layoffs have been saved.
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Community Support Helps SDPB Retain Nearly Half of Positions Previously Identified for Layoffs
South Dakota Public Broadcasting announces it will retain 7 of the 15 positions previously identified for layoffs, thanks to an outpouring of community support, emergency fundraising, and strategic re...
www.sdpb.org
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Thanks to some emergency community support, half of SDPB South Dakota's proposed layoffs have been saved.
www.sdpb.org/sdpb-press/2...
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With just months left of operation, CPB is distributing its final remaining grants, including $1.2 million for a new Upper Midwest Newsroom.
The new newsroom is in collaboration with @mprnews.org, North Dakota's Prairie Public, SDPB, and WPR Wisconsin.
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The new newsroom is in collaboration with @mprnews.org, North Dakota's Prairie Public, SDPB, and WPR Wisconsin.
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With Federal Funding Gone, CPB’s Last Acts Aim To Keep Stations On The Air.
Four months after Congress cut its funding, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is now in “the final phase of wind-down,” Chair Ruby Calvert said Monday. With most staff gone, a
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November 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
With just months left of operation, CPB is distributing its final remaining grants, including $1.2 million for a new Upper Midwest Newsroom.
The new newsroom is in collaboration with @mprnews.org, North Dakota's Prairie Public, SDPB, and WPR Wisconsin.
www.insideradio.com/free/with-fe...
The new newsroom is in collaboration with @mprnews.org, North Dakota's Prairie Public, SDPB, and WPR Wisconsin.
www.insideradio.com/free/with-fe...
Public radio ratings in October:
Austin: @kutnews.bsky.social is still #1, up 10.7 to 10.9 for its best share since Jan. 2021. KMFA is up 1.6 to 2.3.
Raleigh: @wunc.org is still #1, up 8.6 to 9.1.
Jax: WJCT is tied for #4, up 6.0 to 6.2.
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Austin: @kutnews.bsky.social is still #1, up 10.7 to 10.9 for its best share since Jan. 2021. KMFA is up 1.6 to 2.3.
Raleigh: @wunc.org is still #1, up 8.6 to 9.1.
Jax: WJCT is tied for #4, up 6.0 to 6.2.
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October 2025 (9/18 – 10/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 4: Amidst Acquisition Lawsuit, WLRN Sets Palm Beach High
The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audio's PPM releases for the month bring Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Nashville, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, Providence, Norfolk, West Palm…
The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audio's PPM releases for the month bring Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Nashville, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, Providence, Norfolk, West Palm…
October 2025 (9/18 – 10/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 4: Amidst Acquisition Lawsuit, WLRN Sets Palm Beach High
The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audio's PPM releases for the month bring Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Nashville, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, Providence, Norfolk, West Palm Beach, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, Memphis, and Hartford.
radioinsight.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Public radio ratings in October:
Austin: @kutnews.bsky.social is still #1, up 10.7 to 10.9 for its best share since Jan. 2021. KMFA is up 1.6 to 2.3.
Raleigh: @wunc.org is still #1, up 8.6 to 9.1.
Jax: WJCT is tied for #4, up 6.0 to 6.2.
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Austin: @kutnews.bsky.social is still #1, up 10.7 to 10.9 for its best share since Jan. 2021. KMFA is up 1.6 to 2.3.
Raleigh: @wunc.org is still #1, up 8.6 to 9.1.
Jax: WJCT is tied for #4, up 6.0 to 6.2.
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Public radio ratings in October:
Charlotte: @wfae.bsky.social is #5, up 5.7 to 6.2. WDAV is up 2.4 to 3.2.
Portland: @allclassicalradio.bsky.social is up 3.4 to 4.2.
Sacramento: KXJZ is up 3.8 to 4.7.
Pittsburgh: @wyep.bsky.social is down 2.1 to 1.8.
Charlotte: @wfae.bsky.social is #5, up 5.7 to 6.2. WDAV is up 2.4 to 3.2.
Portland: @allclassicalradio.bsky.social is up 3.4 to 4.2.
Sacramento: KXJZ is up 3.8 to 4.7.
Pittsburgh: @wyep.bsky.social is down 2.1 to 1.8.
October 2025 (9/18 – 10/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 3: KCM-Whoa! KCMO-FM Hits A 15 Share
Day 3 of Nielsen Audio's PPM releases are now available for Charlotte, Portland, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Orlando, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Columbus, and Cleveland.
Day 3 of Nielsen Audio's PPM releases are now available for Charlotte, Portland, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Orlando, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Columbus, and Cleveland.
October 2025 (9/18 – 10/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 3: KCM-Whoa! KCMO-FM Hits A 15 Share
Day 3 of Nielsen Audio's PPM releases are now available for Charlotte, Portland, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Orlando, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Columbus, and Cleveland.
radioinsight.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Public radio ratings in October:
Charlotte: @wfae.bsky.social is #5, up 5.7 to 6.2. WDAV is up 2.4 to 3.2.
Portland: @allclassicalradio.bsky.social is up 3.4 to 4.2.
Sacramento: KXJZ is up 3.8 to 4.7.
Pittsburgh: @wyep.bsky.social is down 2.1 to 1.8.
Charlotte: @wfae.bsky.social is #5, up 5.7 to 6.2. WDAV is up 2.4 to 3.2.
Portland: @allclassicalradio.bsky.social is up 3.4 to 4.2.
Sacramento: KXJZ is up 3.8 to 4.7.
Pittsburgh: @wyep.bsky.social is down 2.1 to 1.8.
More funding cuts across public broadcasting.
This time, KOCE PBS SoCal. 10% gone from last month.
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This time, KOCE PBS SoCal. 10% gone from last month.
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PBS SoCal cuts 10% of workforce
The Los Angeles station is absorbing the loss of $4.3 million in federal funding.
current.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM
More funding cuts across public broadcasting.
This time, KOCE PBS SoCal. 10% gone from last month.
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This time, KOCE PBS SoCal. 10% gone from last month.
current.org/2025/11/pbs-...
Public radio ratings in October:
DC: @wamu.org is #2, dipping from 11.3 to 11.0.
Seattle: @kuow.org is tied for #1, down a bit 9.2 to 9.1.
Phoenix: KBAQ is up 2.5 to 3.4.
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DC: @wamu.org is #2, dipping from 11.3 to 11.0.
Seattle: @kuow.org is tied for #1, down a bit 9.2 to 9.1.
Phoenix: KBAQ is up 2.5 to 3.4.
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October 2025 (9/18 – 10/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 2: Big Sports Gains In Multiple Markets
Nielsen Audio has released Day 2 of its monthly four day sweep of ratings in PPM markets. Today's releases include Washington DC, Boston, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Seattle, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis,…
Nielsen Audio has released Day 2 of its monthly four day sweep of ratings in PPM markets. Today's releases include Washington DC, Boston, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Seattle, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis,…
October 2025 (9/18 – 10/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 2: Big Sports Gains In Multiple Markets
Nielsen Audio has released Day 2 of its monthly four day sweep of ratings in PPM markets. Today's releases include Washington DC, Boston, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Seattle, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Denver, San Diego, Baltimore, and St. Louis.
radioinsight.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
KOCE @pbs.org SoCal is hosting a nationwide telethon to celebrate 55 years of public television and to raise funds for public broadcasters.
It will air this weekend on KOCE before airing nationwide on Thanksgiving Day.
www.heartpublictv.org
It will air this weekend on KOCE before airing nationwide on Thanksgiving Day.
www.heartpublictv.org
We ❤️ Public Television!
Honor 55 years of public television as music director Rickey Minor leads appearances by Josh Groban, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ziggy Marley, Lily Tomlin and many more.
www.heartpublictv.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
KOCE @pbs.org SoCal is hosting a nationwide telethon to celebrate 55 years of public television and to raise funds for public broadcasters.
It will air this weekend on KOCE before airing nationwide on Thanksgiving Day.
www.heartpublictv.org
It will air this weekend on KOCE before airing nationwide on Thanksgiving Day.
www.heartpublictv.org
While @npr.org and CPB are fighting over interconnection funds, at least CPB has temporarily agreed to withhold them until the dispute is resolved.
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CPB Agrees To Freeze Interconnection Funds As Court Weighs NPR Case.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has agreed to temporarily withhold about $36 million in interconnection funds at the center of its legal battle with NPR until the case is resolved.
www.insideradio.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:29 AM
While @npr.org and CPB are fighting over interconnection funds, at least CPB has temporarily agreed to withhold them until the dispute is resolved.
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Public radio ratings in October:
SF Bay Area: @kqednews.kqed.org is #1, up 8.7 to 8.8. KDFC is #3, up 5.3 to 5.7.
Philadelphia: @wxpnfm.bsky.social is down 4.4 to 3.8.
SF Bay Area: @kqednews.kqed.org is #1, up 8.7 to 8.8. KDFC is #3, up 5.3 to 5.7.
Philadelphia: @wxpnfm.bsky.social is down 4.4 to 3.8.
October 2025 (9/18 – 10/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 1: Record High Shattered On K-Earth
Nielsen begins its monthly release of PPM ratings with Day 1 markets New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Long Island, Riverside/San Bernardino, San Jose,…
Nielsen begins its monthly release of PPM ratings with Day 1 markets New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Long Island, Riverside/San Bernardino, San Jose,…
October 2025 (9/18 – 10/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 1: Record High Shattered On K-Earth
Nielsen begins its monthly release of PPM ratings with Day 1 markets New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Long Island, Riverside/San Bernardino, San Jose, and Middlesex/Somerset/Union.
radioinsight.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Public radio ratings in October:
SF Bay Area: @kqednews.kqed.org is #1, up 8.7 to 8.8. KDFC is #3, up 5.3 to 5.7.
Philadelphia: @wxpnfm.bsky.social is down 4.4 to 3.8.
SF Bay Area: @kqednews.kqed.org is #1, up 8.7 to 8.8. KDFC is #3, up 5.3 to 5.7.
Philadelphia: @wxpnfm.bsky.social is down 4.4 to 3.8.
WQED Pittsburgh has expanded its coverage area by acquiring WBPA-LD and now rebroadcasts the public television station.
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WQED Strengthens Its TV Signal
A major upgrade restores clear, reliable reception for our viewers. October 23, 2025 — Good news for viewers tuning in with antennas: WQED’s broadcast signal just got stronger — …
www.wqed.org
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
WQED Pittsburgh has expanded its coverage area by acquiring WBPA-LD and now rebroadcasts the public television station.
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Alabama Public Television is considering dropping @pbs.org entirely.
Nothing is final as of now.
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Nothing is final as of now.
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Alabama Public Television may cut ties with PBS, cutting off Sesame Street, other educational shows
APT board debates political and educational implications of ending the partnership that provides 90% of its content.
www.al.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Alabama Public Television is considering dropping @pbs.org entirely.
Nothing is final as of now.
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Nothing is final as of now.
www.al.com/news/2025/10...
WUSF GM JoAnn Urofsky to retire
“My time at WUSF has been incredibly rewarding,” Urofsky said.
current.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Sorry for being late on this, but congrats are in order to @cprnews.bsky.social for having the best local news podcast of the year from the @signalawards.bsky.social.
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Radio Industry News, Radio Show Prep, Radio Promotions, Radio Station Data, Podcast News
RADIO ONLINE offers the latest radio industry news, podcast news, radio show prep, radio promotions, radio station data and more. RADIO ONLINE has been serving the radio industry since 1989, with up-to-the-minute news at radio-online.com
news.radio-online.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Sorry for being late on this, but congrats are in order to @cprnews.bsky.social for having the best local news podcast of the year from the @signalawards.bsky.social.
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Despite CPB leaving us, it has secured music rights for public media stations until the end of 2027.
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CPB secures music rights for public media through 2027
The corporation announced Monday that agreements with performing rights organizations and SoundExchange will be paid through Dec. 31, 2027.
current.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Despite CPB leaving us, it has secured music rights for public media stations until the end of 2027.
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Northern California Public Media (KRCB/KPJK) opened up its new headquarters over the weekend and hosted an open house for the public to celebrate.
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Meet Daniel Tiger and Visit our NEW Headquarters in Rohnert Park!
Bring the family for a free day of music, food trucks, studio tours, PBS KIDS activities, giveaways, and more. We’ll be broadcasting live on KRCB 104.9 — y
norcalpublicmedia.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Northern California Public Media (KRCB/KPJK) opened up its new headquarters over the weekend and hosted an open house for the public to celebrate.
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More cuts. This time, state funding cuts for MLC: the Michigan Learning Channel, a partnership between WTVS, WCMU, WDCQ, @wgvupublicmedia.bsky.social, WKAR, WNMU, and WNIT.
via Current:
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via Current:
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State legislature cuts funding for Michigan Learning Channel
The initiative formally launched in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic and had continued to receive funding from the state.
current.org
October 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
More cuts. This time, state funding cuts for MLC: the Michigan Learning Channel, a partnership between WTVS, WCMU, WDCQ, @wgvupublicmedia.bsky.social, WKAR, WNMU, and WNIT.
via Current:
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via Current:
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50 years of the @pbsnews.org Hour.
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of PBS News Hour, we're looking back at the acclaimed journalists who have helmed the anchor desk.
It all started in 1975 with Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer on The Robert MacNeil Report. In 1976, the show was retitled The MacNeil/Lehrer Report.
It all started in 1975 with Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer on The Robert MacNeil Report. In 1976, the show was retitled The MacNeil/Lehrer Report.
October 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
50 years of the @pbsnews.org Hour.
More cuts... this time, its 10% of @kcrw.com staff who were let go.
KCRW Cuts 10% Of Staff
Santa Monica College's Public News/Talk/AAA 89.9 KCRW Santa Monica/Los Angeles cut 10% of its staff on Friday.
Santa Monica College's Public News/Talk/AAA 89.9 KCRW Santa Monica/Los Angeles cut 10% of its staff on Friday.
KCRW Cuts 10% Of Staff
Santa Monica College's Public News/Talk/AAA 89.9 KCRW Santa Monica/Los Angeles cut 10% of its staff on Friday.
radioinsight.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
More cuts... this time, its 10% of @kcrw.com staff who were let go.