News and Business
CPB Approves Interconnection Payments to Stations
Public media outlets can use funds toward national partners or technology for distribution
public radio
Show News
Registration Open for Public Radio Engineering Conference
Early-bird pricing is available through March 1
News Makers
Future in Focus: Steve Williams, WBGO CEO
WBGO plans to launch a multi-channel jazz streaming service this year
Headlines
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Dissolve
Board cited risk of "political manipulation" if CPB remained open without funding
News Makers
Future in Focus: Rima Dael of the NFCB
"Without CPB funding and amid the collapse of many local-news ecosystems, 2026 will require...
News Makers
Every Cost Deserves a Very Careful Look
Public media’s funding crisis escalates the sense of urgency
Business and Law
Public Radio Stations Fear NPR Ties Could Invite Federal Backlash
But the DOJ says that concerns of retribution by federal entities are “unfounded”
News and Business
How John Oliver and a Data Startup Give Thanks to Public Radio
Alex Curley's Semipublic benefits stations like Alaska's KSKO(FM)
Headlines
NPR, CPB Settle Suit, but Public Media Wounds Are Evident
CPB CEO Patricia Harrison denies "kowtowing" to the Trump administration
Tech and Gear
The Future of Public Radio Distribution Is in Dispute
Tensions between CPB and NPR will likely play out in court
Business and Law
CPB Says NPR Suit Is an “Over-Caffeinated Conspiracy Theory”
NPR is asking a federal judge to halt CPB’s grant to a new distribution...
Guest Commentaries
Here’s How San Francisco’s KQED Rebranded to Boost Listenership
"Radio doesn’t need to accept its demise," writes Ernesto Aguilar
Headlines
Public Media Stations Confront Money Crisis
Loss of federal funding from CPB brings new challenges for stations
News and Business
NPR Sues to Block CPB Grant Awarded to New Coalition
The network says the newly formed distribution entity would cause "immediate and irreparable harms"
News and Business
CPB Awards Grant for Public Radio Distribution Through 2030
Public Media Infrastructure was created to deliver programs between content providers and stations
Guest Commentaries
Trust, Solutions and Connection: Why Community Radio Matters
It is the OG hyper-local hub of public media, Rima Dael writes
Headlines
CPB Will Distribute Final $7.1 Million in Grants
It said many stations are already reducing staff and cutting local programming
Guest Commentaries
Don’t Walk Away From Public Media Funding
Getting out of the “rescue business” means losing more than radio, writes Sue Zizza
Promo Power
Replacing Congress With Your Audience
Mark Lapidus says your listeners could keep public radio thriving financially
News and Business
CPB Will No Longer Handle Next Generation Warning System Grants
It calls on FEMA to assume responsibility for distribution of existing funds
News and Business
10 Years in, This Wisconsin LPFM Is a Model for Community Radio
The 100-watt FM that tops full-powers for awards will honor co-founder Lindsay Wood Davis
Reader's Forum
Letter: No Need for Public Radio to Mix Religion and Politics
A reader sees irony in NRB's claim that it champions viewpoint diversity
News and Business
FCC’s Gomez to Speak at Grassroots Radio Conference
This year's event is held in Washington state and brings noncom and LPFM stations...
Reader's Forum
Letter: The Radio Research Consortium Is Here to Help
"Our advocacy for the continued funding of the CPB has always been on behalf...
Reader's Forum
Letter: Embracing New Tech Will Keep Public Radio Rolling
Pappas says it's time for noncoms to think outside the box, AI included
Guest Commentaries
What’s Next for Public Radio?
Del Colliano predicts that some signals will go to religious broadcasters or other nonprofits
Reader's Forum
Letter: Public Radio Needs to Set Aside Its Political Bias
"Content providers are entirely liberal and in no way even try to mask it"
Guest Commentaries
Public Media Is a Conduit For Public Good
"Accurate information is not a luxury, but a necessity — a cornerstone of equity...
Business and Law
Pew Looks at State of Public Broadcasting
Listenership is down, but revenue for NPR is up
News and Business
New Report Shows Significance of Public Radio in Rural America
ARPM makes three recommendations on behalf of its rural public radio station members
News and Business
Colorado Public Radio Installs Beehives on Roof
Its headquarters is simply buzzing with excitement
News and Business
AAPB Releases Resources to Honor Hispanic Heritage
New material includes more than 8,000 broadcasts from the nation’s only Spanish-language, public radio...
Programming and Sales
Bluetooth Beats FM in Public Radio TechSurvey
The technology is now a "must have" in new cars, says Fred Jacobs
Headlines
Jacobs Sees “Constagflation” in Public Radio
Consultant says the sector is losing its momentum
Programming and Sales
CPB Has More Money for Urban Alternative Format
It issues a call for proposals from public stations that would like to adopt...
Products
“Rhythm Lab Radio” Deploys Super Hi-Fi’s AI
Radio Milwaukee hopes the application will be a model for other public broadcasters
News and Business
KRFC Boosts Signal 16 Times Over From New Tower
A 50 kW signal will replace the Colorado station's "spotty" 3 kW signal
Programming and Sales
U.S. Public Stations Plan Call for Peace
Stations across the country plan to play “Give Peace a Chance” at the same...
Business and Law
Procedures Are Published for NCE FM Window
Opportunity for new stations is limited to 88.1–91.9
Headlines
CPB Announces Federal Grant Amounts
Here's the list of ~400 stations to receive federal pandemic grants
Guest Commentaries
Beyond Broadcast: Building Multiplatform Radio
Pam Johnston of GBH on how to pivot to multiplatform radio