Why public radio needs more journalism like NHPR's '13th Step' podcast
When it comes to rebuilding audience and, especially, attracting younger listeners, there are good reasons why leaders should run toward this kind of journalism.
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When it comes to rebuilding audience and, especially, attracting younger listeners, there are good reasons why leaders should run toward this kind of journalism.
"Listeners value the authenticity and spontaneity that radio hosts bring to the table, creating a sense of familiarity and connection that cannot be replicated by technology."
The grants were announced at the 2024 PitchBLACK Forum in New York.
Public radio has become "too predictable and a bit boring,” writes Jack Mitchell, a founding producer of “All Things Considered.” “Fix that by letting ideas clash. Generate light with some heat.”
Mario Bueno's time in prison informs his work highlighting "the true, tangible, real barriers to entry into the job market" for felons.