Celebrating the rare victories for public media - Public Media Alliance The first three months of 2026 has seen victories for public media in Switzerland and the US, when both were facing existential crises.

Celebrating rare victories for public media #pubmedia

The first three months of 2026 has seen victories for public media in Switzerland and the US, when both were facing existential crises. Here’s why these success stories need to be recognised

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Letter from our CEO: A federal judge rejected the White House ban on public media funding. That does not restore funding for NHPR. A federal judge has ruled President Trump's executive order barring funding for public media unconstitutional. While the ruling is a victory for press freedom, it does nothing to restore federal fundi...

The good news: Public media secured a huge win for the First Amendment and press freedom in federal court this week. The reality check: This victory does nothing to restore funding for public media. #pubmedia #firstammendment #PressFreedom

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Exchange and Empower: PMA and VRT host discussion on PSM independence - Public Media Alliance EU PSM are gathering to discuss the gradual normalisation of interference in public media affairs that endangers PSM independence in Europe.

Independence is not a given. Together, we must defend and earn it

The slow erosion of #PSM #pubmedia public service #media independence in Europe is due not only to blatant media capture but also the normalisation of interference in public media affairs

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BBC Charter Review: The global value of the BBC - Public Media Alliance With the Charter Review underway, we asked fellow public service media to explain why the BBC plays such an important role internationally.

BBC Charter Review: The global value of the BBC

As the BBC Royal Charter review gets underway, other public service #media #PSM #pubmedia explain why the #BBC plays such an important role internationally

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Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Yes! Thank you, Switzerland, for realising the importance of public media #pubmedia

Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

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Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Yes! Thank you, Switzerland, for realising the importance of public media #pubmedia

Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

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Keeping KCUR on the air: how a sudden move proved the real-world value of public radio innovation When a station's physical infrastructure is suddenly uprooted, maintaining a reliable link to the national NPR network is one of the biggest hurdles. Traditional satellite distribution requires precis...

This is pretty geeky and in the #pubmedia weeds, but just a little more on how we moved two radio stations in 45 days. In a snowstorm. With no new home in sight. @kcur.org www.npr.org/2026/02/27/g...

How To Save TV News: Moneyball The death of TV news is a self-serving prophecy told by those who don't know how to save it

The death of TV #news #journalism is a self-serving prophecy told by those who don't know how to save it

(This is tremendous. It applies widely, **certainly** to the BBC and elsewhere in public #media #pubmedia)

via @jonathanlarsen.bsky.social

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How To Save TV News: Moneyball The death of TV news is a self-serving prophecy told by those who don't know how to save it

The death of TV #news #journalism is a self-serving prophecy told by those who don't know how to save it

(This is tremendous. It applies widely, **certainly** to the BBC and elsewhere in public #media #pubmedia)

via @jonathanlarsen.bsky.social

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As the nation’s eyes turn to Minneapolis, they’re also turning to Minnesota Public Radio Long one of the strongest public media outlets in the country, MPR has reached new traffic highs amid the ICE raids and protests there. Here’s our regular ranking of the top 25 public radio websites i...

Interesting new ranking of #pubmedia websites -- @kcur.org ranks 10th in the country, beating out Chicago, Austin and Houston www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/as-t...

Resources via @pmja.bsky.social for folks recently laid off from #pubmedia: "Your public media experience is valuable and transferable. Access immediate support, professional development, and community connections to navigate your next chapter successfully."
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All Hear October 2025 View this email in your browser

Another great list of funding resources for audio producers compiled by @taliaaugustidis.bsky.social and @transom.bsky.social! bit.ly/allhear_oct25 #podcasts #pubmedia

Today at 3pm ET: Meet us at the Virtual Water Cooler for Audio Producers!

@airmedia.bsky.social is getting members together to connect about both the small stuff and big picture industry things. airmedia.org/jobs/trainin...

#podcasters #podcast #pubmedia

Resistance Radio: Creative Change Listening Treat your ears and imagination to an evening of live listening to short audio documentaries and sound art on the theme of “resistance.”

If you're in NY next Wednesday 9/24, hope you can join at this inspiring listening event! bit.ly/rsvp_listen_... #podcasting #pubmedia

How should #pubmedia stations gather new story ideas and fresh new reporting on issues that affect us? Take @whyy.org's idea, for example, of a pop-up newsroom.

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A white retro-looking radio on a black background.

If you're in Manhattan on September 24, come join this live collective listening event to hear resistance-themed audio documentaries and sound art. Reserve your spot here: bit.ly/rsvp_listen_...
#pubmedia #podcasts #audio

Hey NYers! Come join us for this inspiring listening event in September! bit.ly/rsvp_listen_... #podcasting #pubmedia

Thys, my felawes, so much thys

Likewyse, publique servyce media #pubmedia

Public media is very different from state-run news. Here’s why. In many ways, public media remains the last broadly shared civic commons.

In many ways, public media remains the last broadly shared civic commons (so shouldn't we cherish and take better care of it?) #pubmedia

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Public media is very different from state-run news. Here’s why. In many ways, public media remains the last broadly shared civic commons.

In many ways, public media remains the last broadly shared civic commons (so shouldn't we cherish a nd take better care of it?) #pubmedia

www.niemanlab.org/2025/07/publ...

We Need Public Broadcasting The Right has finally managed to gut public broadcasting. Our already anemic access to news, education, and culture has taken a massive blow.

"Public broadcasting isn’t usually seen as part of the safety net, but it should: a key component in any society that has the remotest concern for its inhabitants’ well-being" jacobin.com/2025/07/publ... via @ubupamplemousse.bsky.social #pubmedia

There will likely be a boost in public media giving in the near term. If you feel moved to donate, consider the small TV + radio stations that serve rural and underserved areas. Big stations in large metro areas do great work - and have more financial cushion + funding sources. #pubmedia

Threatened bull trout in the Klamath Basin thriving after 30 years of conservation work Bull trout have populated the Klamath Basin for thousands of years. But, they’ve nearly been wiped out by competition from non-native fish. The 30-year recovery of this trout is proving to be a rare s...

I won a first place #PMJA award for this environmental story I did last year. It's honestly one of my favorites, so happy it's got some recognition. @pmja.bsky.social @jpradio.bsky.social #PubMedia #PMJAAwards
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Solution Set: Navigating media layoffs

If you’re worried about being laid off, know you’re not alone. A few pieces of concrete advice: mailchi.mp/lenfestinstitute... #pubmedia #journalism #leadership

47. BBC News and the Reform reality distortion field The BBC wants to 'restore the trust' of Reform voters by changing its news output to better reflect their worldview.

We *need* to talk about my former employer the BBC, because this is shocking

Sadly, though, it’s not surprising

The BBC is in the hands of people who don’t understand #pubmedia public service. They are not fit to be trusted with it

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Are NPR, PBS Funding Cuts a First Amendment Violation? The concept of government-funded media made headlines after funding for NPR and PBS was cut. Here's everything you need to know.

Money for NPR, PBS and other public and government-funded media is on the potential chopping block. But does cutting it violate the First Amendment? Here's a good analysis by Kevin Goldberg of @1stforall.bsky.social #1A #pubmedia ⬇️
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60 Secondes Radio

Here's another audio challenge! Deadline April 13 to submit entries: www.60secondesradio.com #podcasting #pubmedia cc @airmedia.bsky.social @radiobootcamp.bsky.social

Don't be fooled, public service media is more important than ever #RDE25 - RadioInfo Australia Swedish Radio’s Cilla Benkö, started in the broadcaster’s sports department and is now the Director General and CEO. “Even back when I first joined, people...

Public service media #pubmedia is more important than ever

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Your next job could be at our Career Fair, Wednesday, 4/2, 12-3p ET, where #pubmedia stations and organizations are recruiting. It's not too late to register and show up! app.brazenconnect.com/a/current/e/...

Job seekers at career fair

If you're looking for a #pubmedia job, Current's Virtual Career Fair just might have it! Join @npr.org, @pbs.org, @wamu.org.web.brid.gy, @Minnesota Public Radio, @kjzz.org, @Report for America, and many others recruiting. You only have a few days to register: app.brazenconnect.com/a/current/e/...