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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
@njpbs.org is launching an entirely new news program on October 1st, "NJ PBS News," and former @abc7ny.bsky.social and @scrippsnews.bsky.social anchor Rob Nelson is coming back to his home state to anchor the program. www.roi-nj.com/2026/09/16/e...
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NJ PBS names Nelson anchor of new daily newscast | ROI-NJ
NJ PBS named New Jersey native Rob Nelson anchor of its new daily newscast as Montclair State prepares to lead programming.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
There have been so many changes involving @lancasteronline.bsky.social lately. Now, its a former @npr.org host's non-profit that runs the newspaper. The better question is this... how did we get here? This article from @columjournreview.bsky.social explains it all. www.cjr.org/feature/what...
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What happened in Lancaster?
The saga of a public radio station, a regional newspaper, the Pennsylvania family that funded them, and an NPR host turned nonprofit executive.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A sad note to report from @npr.org... Editor and reporter for NPR's Arts and Culture coverage, Rose Friedman, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 38. RIP. www.npr.org/2026/09/18/n...
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Editor Rose Friedman, who helped shape NPR's cultural coverage, dies at 38
Friedman was in her early 20s when she landed her first position as an editorial assistant at NPR. She became an editor and reporter, and a co-creator of the annual Books We Love reading guide.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Prairie Public also made changes to its Saturdays. Tiny Desk Radio joins in at 7pm Saturdays. Prebys on Jazz moves to 8pm and goes to two hours. Saturday Evening Blues Cruise moves to the Roots, Rock, and Jazz stream. Other changes mentioned here: www.prairiepublic.org/blogs/pressr...
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Prairie Public adds Tiny Desk Radio, makes changes to Saturday night radio lineup
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
WPR Wisconsin is making changes to its weekend schedule. Lee Rayburn now has a weekend edition, airing alongside Wisconsin Weekend, and gets a rebroadcast hour on weeknights at 10pm. @bullseye.maximumfun.org and @prx.org Remix are gone from their schedules. www.wpr.org/announcement...
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“Weekends with Lee Rayburn” launches as part of new fall lineup on WPR News
“The Lee Rayburn Show” is expanding with a new weekend edition, “Weekends with Lee Rayburn,” beginning Saturday, Sept. 12. The weekend program will air Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays […]
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
BIG news out of Ohio: Ideastream (home to WVIZ, WKSU, WCLV, and WCSB) and PBS Western Reserve (WNEO/WEAO) are merging. www.ideastream.org/community/20...
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Ideastream Public Media, PBS Western Reserve announce merger
The agreement will unite Northeast Ohio's three public television stations under the Ideastream Public Media banner, part of a broader network of public media services.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
@npr.org has given a $1 million grant to the Public Media Bridge Fund to help struggling financially public radio stations. www.insideradio.com/free/npr-giv...
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NPR Gives $1M To Public Media Bridge Fund.
NPR is committing $1 million to the Public Media Bridge Fund to help member stations facing financial and sustainability challenges. The restricted gift will fund grants for eligible NPR member
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
@whyy.org is one step closer to owning and operating WPSU after the FCC approved the transfer. whyy.org/articles/wps...
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FCC approves transfer of WPSU to WHYY
WHYY is inching closer to owning and operating WPSU.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Public radio ratings in August: Austin: @kutnews.bsky.social is #1, down 10.3 to 9.5. Sister @kutx.bsky.social is #3, down 8.3 to 7.0. Raleigh: @wunc.org is #1, up 8.0 to 9.6. WCPE is down 5.9 to 4.4. Indy: @wfyi.bsky.social is #3, up 7.2 to 7.5. WICR is up 2.5 to 3.5. 1/2
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Public radio ratings in August: Charlotte: @wfae.bsky.social is tied for #2, up 7.0 to 7.5. WDAV is down 5.0 to 4.4. Portland: @opb.org (FM) is tied for #3, up 5.5 to 6.6 with its stream steady at 1.0 for a total of 7.6. @allclassicalradio.bsky.social is up 5.0 to 5.8. 1/2
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Public radio ratings in August: DC: @wamu.org is still #1, up 11.3 to 11.7. Boston: @wbur.org is still #1 with a new all-time record high, up 6.8 to 7.9. @wgbh.org is up 3.0 to 3.2. Seattle: @kuow.org is still #1, up 7.7 to 9.4. KING-FM is up 2.9 to 3.5. 1/3
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Public radio ratings in August: @wnyc.org is down 4.2 to 3.8, while sister WQXR is down 2.9 to 1.8. Chicago: @wbez.org is up 3.3 to 3.6. DFW: @kera.org is up 2.8 to 3.2, while sister @wrr101.org is up 1.4 to 2.2. @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social (KUHF) is down 4.1 to 3.3. 1/2
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
KRWG has always been a Las Cruces-focused station, as it comes from @nmsu.edu. Now, they're serving El Paso too, with a second transmitter recently turned on for over-the-air folks. KRWG now joins KCOS @pbs.org El Paso in serving the entire borderland TV market. newsroom.nmsu.edu/news/krwg-tv...
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KRWG-TV expands free over-the-air service to El Paso
KRWG Public Media is excited to announce that KRWG-TV is now available free over the air on Channel 22 for viewers throughout the El Paso area.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
@njpbs.org has hired six new folks to help develop the public media network under Montclair State University control. Technically, WNET still controls its programming and is still the news provider for @njspotlightnews.org until October 1st. njpbs.org/posts/nj-pbs...
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NJ PBS announces six staff appointments
New leaders and producers bring experience across public media, journalism, audience development, programming, digital storytelling and broadcast operations
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The parent company of 90.5 @wesa.fm and 91.3 @wyep.bsky.social in Pittsburgh has bought a signal northwest of the city that'll help improve coverage for one of the two stations (which one exactly will be used is currently unclear at this point). radioinsight.com/headlines/37...
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RadioInsight - WESA/WYEP Acquires 92.1 Ellwood City PA
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
A legend of classical music radio in New York, WQXR's Jeff Spurgeon, is retiring. Friday is his final broadcast. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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WQXR's Jeff Spurgeon set to sign off after nearly 50 years in broadcasting
Jeff Spurgeon's final morning show is Sept. 4.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
@wshu.org is selling its AM station. current.org/2026/08/wshu...
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WSHU licensee to sell AM station, translators to Christian broadcaster
The university plans to sell the assets for $130,000.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
@wbgojazz.bsky.social is moving into some new digs! www.archpaper.com/2026/08/wbgo...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
@kutnews.bsky.social Austin has a new local host during @npr.org's Morning Edition. news.radio-online.com/articles/c42...
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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-t...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
@vpm.org Virginia has moved into their new home in Downtown Richmond. www.vpm.org/news/2026-08...
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New VPM HQ adds momentum to revival efforts on Richmond's Broad Street - VPM
"I felt it in my heart. This is where VPM should be."
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Baltimore's WTMD welcomes a new afternoon host, Richard Rudel. radioinsight.com/headlines/37...
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RadioInsight - Richard Rudel Joins WTMD As Afternoon Host
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Starting September 1st, TPT (KTCA/KTCI) and KSMQ will become one as "Minnesota @pbs.org". discover.tpt.org/pages/Minnes...
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Twin Cities PBS – Discover
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
A local non-profit organization in El Paso is set to take over operations of KTEP El Paso from UTEP. www.ktep.org/show/website...
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UT System Regents Preliminarily Approve UTEP, El Paso Community Foundation to Jointly Manage KTEP
The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the framework for an agreement between The University of Texas at El Paso and the El Paso Community Foundation (EPCF) to jointly manage KTEP (8...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
KETC @ninepbs.bsky.social St. Louis' entire historical archives are at risk of being forever lost. current.org/2026/08/nine...
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Nine PBS sues Iron Mountain over blocked access to archival data
Nine PBS seeks return of more than 50 terabytes of data that represents “70 years of our organization's history.”
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Public radio ratings in July: Austin: @kutnews.bsky.social is still #1, up 9.8 to 10.3, with sister @kutx.bsky.social at #2, up 8.1 to 8.3 for a NEW record high, says @huff73.bsky.social. Raleigh: @wunc.org is #1, but down 9.9 to 8.0. WCPE is up 5.7 to 5.9. 1/3
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Public radio ratings in July: Charlotte: @wfae.bsky.social is #1, up 5.9 to 7.0. Portland: @opb.org (FM) is down 6.4 to 5.5 while its stream is also down 1.5 to 1.0 for a 6.5 total. @allclassicalradio.bsky.social is also down 5.3 to 5.0. Sacramento: KXJZ is #5, off 4.9 to 4.8. 1/2
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
WMKY in Morehead, Ky., has upgraded its broadcast signal. www.wmky.org/news/2026-08...
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WMKY completes major broadcast infrastructure upgrade
Morehead State Public Radio’s WMKY 90.3 FM has completed a major modernization of its broadcast infrastructure, improving the strength, clarity and reliability of the station’s signal for listeners ac...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Public radio ratings in July: DC: @wamu.org is #1, but down 12.5 to 11.3. Boston: @wbur.org is #1, up 5.9 to 6.8 for a new record high, says @huff73.bsky.social. @wgbh.org is down 3.2 to 3.0. Seattle: @kuow.org is #1, up 7.4 to 7.7. 1/3
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Public radio ratings in July: NYC: WQXR is down 3.3 to 2.9. LA: KPCC is up 3.3 to 3.7 for its best share ever, says @huff73.bsky.social. Houston: KTSU is up 1.7 to 1.9 for its best share ever. SF Bay Area: @kqednews.kqed.org is #1 again, up 10.0 to 10.3. KDFC is down 3.8 to 3.5. 1/2
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Montclair State University, the new operator of @njpbs.org, has acquired the assets of the network's daily news program, @njspotlightnews.org, from its previous operator, The WNET Group. www.roi-nj.com/2026/08/07/e...
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Montclair State to acquire NJ Spotlight assets from The WNET Group | ROI-NJ
Montclair State University will acquire NJ Spotlight assets from The WNET Group and integrate them with NJ PBS News.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
It took nine long months, but @whyy.org has finally submitted the paperwork to the FCC to acquire WPSU-TV and FM from @pennstateuniv.bsky.social. radioinsight.com/headlines/30...
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RadioInsight - WHYY Philadelphia To Purchase WPSU State College Preventing Station Shutdown
One month after Penn State University's Board of Trustees rejected a proposal to subsidize a transfer of its broadcast licenses to WHYY Philadelphia, its has unanimously approved a new deal to transfe...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Chicago Public Media, owners of @wbez.org, are creating a community-minded website that'll launch next month. current.org/2026/07/chic...
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Chicago Public Media readies chicago.com, a citywide community hub
CPM believes the website "can be a space where we combine connection with trusted information and build our audience," says COO Drew Brody.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
After nearly three decades on KET's airwaves, Renee Shaw is retiring. ket.org/pressroom/re...
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Renee Shaw to retire from KET after nearly 30 years of service > KET
After 29 years of dedicated service, Renee Shaw will retire from KET at the end of the month. Shaw currently hosts Kentucky Edition each weeknight.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
@hiddenbrain.bsky.social is moving distribution from @npr.org to @prx.org. current.org/2026/07/hidd...
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‘Hidden Brain’ distribution to move from NPR to PRX
PRX will take over distribution of the program Oct. 1.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Happy 75th Anniversary, @krccnews.bsky.social! news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol....
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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-t...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
A new regional news exchange has been launched in the Appalachia and Mid-South regions. www.lpm.org/press-releas...
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Appalachia News Exchange announced to increase access to local news
Appalachia News Exchange launched to connect newspapers, radio, and digital news
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
After 25 years at @whyy.org and 12 years as local Morning Edition host, Jennifer Lynn has left the building for the last time. x.com/GoodMorningJ...
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Jennifer Lynn (@GoodMorningJen) on X
My heart is heavy as I announce that I have left WHYY. It has been a wonderful 25 years at the radio station, and I’ve spent 12 years of mornings with many of you as the host of Morning Edition. This ...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Public radio ratings in June: Austin: @kutnews.bsky.social is #1, but down 10.5 to 9.8. Sister @kutx.bsky.social is #2, up 5.7 to 8.1 for a new record high, says @huff73.bsky.social. Raleigh: @wunc.org is #1, down 10.0 to 9.9. WCPE is up 4.6 to 5.7. 1/3
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Public radio ratings in June: Charlotte: @wfae.bsky.social is tied for #3, down 7.6 to 5.9. Portland: @opb.org is down 7.7 to 6.4, with its stream up 1.1 to 1.5, for a 7.9 total. @allclassicalradio.bsky.social is down 6.2 to 5.3. San Antonio: @texaspublicradio.bsky.social is down 3.4 to 2.8. 1/3
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
@cprclassical.bsky.social has added two new members to its on-air and producing team. news.radio-online.com/articles/c42...
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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-t...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
@kviepbs.bsky.social and Capital Public Radio have ended its fight over a broadcasting tower with a financial settlement that benefits both parties. CapRadio (KXJZ/KXPR)'s endowment fund will also be shutting down. www.capradio.org/articles/202...
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CapRadio, KVIE receive payouts from tower settlement
Sacramento’s NPR and PBS affiliate stations received a combined $2 million from the Capital Public Radio Endowment. CapRadio also received the title for an Elverta property housing its main broadcasti...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Wyoming PBS will still be @pbs.org. They're just dropping PBS from their name. current.org/2026/07/wyom...
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Wyoming’s public TV network plans to drop PBS branding
The new branding will reflect the state network’s renewed focus on content that better reflects Wyoming’s communities.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
@wgbh.org usually doesn't receive funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This time, however, they did. current.org/2026/07/gbh-...
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GBH receives $500K boost from the state of Massachusetts
The fiscal year 2027 support is unusual for the state, which doesn't typically provide funding for public broadcasters.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Public radio ratings in June: DC: @wamu.org is #1 again, up 11.6 to 12.5. WETA-FM is up 2.8 to 3.3. Boston: @wbur.org is #3, down 6.2 to 5.9. Seattle: @kuow.org is #1, but barely; down 10.1 to 7.4. KEXP is down 3.0 to 2.6. Phoenix: @kjzz.org is tied for #5, up 4.5 to 4.8. 1/2
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Public radio ratings in June: NYC: WQXR is up 2.1 to 3.3 for its largest share for the callsign in *56 YEARS* (Jan/Feb. 1970 when it was 1560 WQXR/96.3 WQXR-FM), says @huff73.bsky.social. DFW: @kera.org is down 3.6 to 2.9. 1/2
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Now that WSRE Pensacola no longer airs @pbs.org programs (as of July 1st), a group of folks from Northwest Florida is working to bring PBS programming back to the region. That effort, "Emerald Coast PBS," would serve Pensacola and Panama City. emeraldcoastpbs.org
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Emerald Coast PBS — Public Media for Northwest Florida
Emerald Coast PBS is working to restore PBS programming and community services for the Northwest Florida region. Support us to keep PBS strong on the Gulf Coast.
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
@wnyc.org has brought back "Soundcheck" to their airwaves. Its on Saturday nights at 8:00pm. news.radio-online.com/articles/n49...
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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-t...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Four new members have joined the @cprnews.bsky.social Board of Directors. news.radio-online.com/articles/n49...
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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-t...
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
KCTS @cascadepbs.org has launched a new subsidiary to help provide locally branded streaming apps to public media stations across the country. tvnewscheck.com/business/art...
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Cascade PBS Spins Off Local Public App To Help Stations Build Local Streaming Services
Cascade PBS, a Seattle-based community-supported, locally-owned public media organization, has launched Local Public, a wholly owned public benefit subsidiary t
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Public Media Fans @publicmediafans.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
RMPBS and the owner of KUNC and The Colorado Sound are merging. radioinsight.com/headlines/34...
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RadioInsight - Rocky Mountain Public Media Acquires Community Radio For Northern Colorado
Rocky Mountain Public Media and Community Radio For Northern Colorado have entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore a potential merger.
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