Category Archives: public radio

The Wheeler School to Lease FM Airwaves to Rhode Island Public Radio

Last week WELH 88.1 FM in Providence, Rhode Island announced that it was working on a deal to lease its signal to WRNI, Rhode Island Public Radio, for the next 10 years. WRNI currently airs NPR news programming over 102.7 … finish reading The Wheeler School to Lease FM Airwaves to Rhode Island Public Radio

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NPR angst: entitlements, cutting off Barney Frank, gay conversion therapy

NPR’s new ombudsman Edward Schumancher-Matos is cranking out a slew of interesting posts, of late. Among them: Is “entitlements” an appropriate word to use in news stories describing social security? “A pension is not something you are entitled to, it … finish reading NPR angst: entitlements, cutting off Barney Frank, gay conversion therapy

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Lawyers for Friends of KUSF Ask FCC for Evidentiary Hearing

Over the past 10 days, the lawyers for Friends of KUSF have been delving into the hundreds of pages of documents that were submitted in response to the FCC’s recent letter of inquiry into the pending sale of college radio … finish reading Lawyers for Friends of KUSF Ask FCC for Evidentiary Hearing

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Scrutiny of KUSF Deal Continues as USF and CPRN Respond to FCC’s Inquiry Letter

It’s been nearly seven months since the plug was pulled on the University of San Francisco (USF) terrestrial college radio station KUSF, and the FCC is still scrutinizing the pending sale of the 90.3 FM license to Classical Public Radio … finish reading Scrutiny of KUSF Deal Continues as USF and CPRN Respond to FCC’s Inquiry Letter

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USF Granted Request to Limit Scope of FCC Inquiry into Pending KUSF Sale

University of San Francisco (USF) and Classical Public Radio Network (CPRN) are probably in the midst of scrambling to pull together documents for the FCC regarding the proposed sale of college radio station KUSF and the currently-in-place “Public Service Operating … finish reading USF Granted Request to Limit Scope of FCC Inquiry into Pending KUSF Sale

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Delving into WJMF’s Move off FM as College Radio Station Makes Way for WGBH’s 99.5 All Classical

Earlier this summer when I learned that Bryant University’s college radio station was leaving its FM home, I was upset to find out that nobody seemed to be protesting the hand-over of the frequency to a public radio station. Much … finish reading Delving into WJMF’s Move off FM as College Radio Station Makes Way for WGBH’s 99.5 All Classical

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Did a NPR story hurt your ears?

I’ve heard a lot of complaints about NPR, but never that it exacerbated hearing problems. Now we can add that to the list. NPR’s ombudsman Edward Schumacher-Matos notes that a story on tinnitus (ringing in your ears) which included sounds … finish reading Did a NPR story hurt your ears?

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NPR listeners irked by “illegitimate child” remark

“There is no such thing as an ‘illegitimate child’,” early public radio producer Elsa Knight Thompson once said. “There may be illegitimate parents.”* Thompson made this remark during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Raised in Seattle, she had married … finish reading NPR listeners irked by “illegitimate child” remark

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Motion to Dismiss Filed with FCC Regarding Pending KUSF Sale

The contentious pending sale of college radio station KUSF to Classical Public Radio Network continues to keep the lawyers busy, as a Motion to Dismiss the entire application was filed with the FCC just before the July 4th holiday. At … finish reading Motion to Dismiss Filed with FCC Regarding Pending KUSF Sale

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Apply now for “zero to radio” Cape Cod public media intensive

Want to learn how to produce in-depth radio features with top producers like Rob Rosenthal, Jay Allison, and Ira Glass of This American Life? Transom.org has opened the application window for its seven week Transom Story Workshop, to be held … finish reading Apply now for “zero to radio” Cape Cod public media intensive

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