Programs/Content
Public TV stations lean into local film initiatives
New partnerships bring authentic local stories from emerging talents to broadcast and streaming platforms.WLIW gets four new series from partner Newsday
“All four of these programs really get into the hallmarks of what you find on public media and that we are always ...How Spanish-language community stations are navigating immigration crackdowns
As the Trump administration ramps up ICE actions, Spanish-language stations are working with limited resources to inform listeners while staying under the ...Public TV celebrates 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth
Propelled in part by numerous Masterpiece dramas based on her novels, Austen's popularity shows no signs of abating.WETA rolls out two programs to replace ‘PBS News Weekend’
One program will cover international affairs, and the other will focus on science, technology and health.New documentary feature will examine life and work of Bill Moyers
Produced and directed by longtime collaborators, the film is scheduled to be completed next fall.Downsizing at KYUK in Bethel will eliminate nine jobs
"It is just heartbreaking for us,” says Kristin Hall, GM of the public media organization serving remote communities in southwestern Alaska.CPB extends support for Mountain West News Bureau
A $500,000 grant, CPB's second six-figure award to MWNB since 2024, “gives us confidence at a time when many stations are having ...NPR reports ‘exceptional’ performance of digital revenue-sharing programs
Proceeds from NPR Network donations and podcast subscriptions will be distributed to stations in January.Tribal radio funding flows, but future remains uncertain after clawback of public media money
Oitancan “Oi” Zephier, manager of KILI in Porcupine, S.D., has been selling the station's record collection for cash.Public radio gets back in the game with ‘Sports in America’
More than 60 stations are carrying the program hosted by David Greene.New documentary examines life of ‘Sesame Street’ trailblazer Sonia Manzano
Street Smart: Lessons From a TV Icon highlights the legacy of the public TV star.Auction of Bob Ross paintings brings in $662,000, will offset APT Create fees
Two dozen more Ross paintings will hit the auction block over the next three years.WETA to cut staff, cancel ‘PBS News Weekend’ and close News Hour West bureau
The restructuring includes the elimination of 34 positions, following another round of cuts made in September.Ideastream agreement to program Cleveland State’s WCSB spurs pushback from students, community members
Ideastream and CSU executives call the partnership a “win-win,” but fans of WCSB’s previous format are lamenting the switch to jazz programming. ...
Current is an editorially independent, nonprofit service of the American University School of Communication. We're funded by your subscriptions, your donations, advertising, and a generous grant from the Wyncote Foundation.
