What We’re Reading – Nieman Lab→ “There is no real working revenue model for journalism right now, so it can feel incredibly daunting, possibly even insane, to say you’re building a media outlet during this volatile and difficult period in our history.”
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Columbia Journalism Review→ The Why and How of the Border
2025-11-25 A group of veteran journalists cover “the backdrop for national politics and rhetoric.” …›
Pew Research Center→ Acknowledgments
2025-11-24 This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Jacob Poushter, Associate Director, Global Attitudes ResearchJordan Lippert, Research AnalystSofia Hernandez Ramones, Research Assistant Julia Armeli, R …›
Pew Research Center→ Methodology
2025-11-24 Ipsos KnowledgePanel and Omnibus methodology Introduction Ipsos delivers affordable, statistically valid online research through KnowledgePanel. KnowledgePanel is the first and largest online research panel that is representative of the entire U.S. pop …›
Current→ Tribal radio funding flows, but future remains uncertain after clawback of public media money
2025-11-24 Oitancan “Oi” Zephier, manager of KILI in Porcupine, S.D., has been selling the station's record collection for cash. The post Tribal radio funding flows, but future remains uncertain after clawback of public media money appeared first on Current. …›
RJI→ Newsrooms embrace pay cuts for the greater good
2025-11-24 Coops, staff-run nonprofits, and democratic newsrooms are saving jobs by making tough decisions together Losing your job is awful. It’s one of the most stressful occurrences that can happen in a person’s life. And, as corporate and venture capi …›
Columbia Journalism Review→ It’s Affordability, Stupid
2025-11-24 Journalists expecting a clash at Trump and Mamdani’s first meeting were taken by surprise. The reasons why have more to do with policy than personality. …›
American Press Institute→ How to adapt a creator mindset for your newsroom
2025-11-24 Creators understand what many newsrooms still struggle with: People want to learn from experts, but they also want to experience things alongside them. Audiences want to feel connected to the person, not just consume their content. Our initial collabor …›
Columbia Journalism Review→ Partying at Mar-a-Lago with the New MAGA Media Stars
2025-11-24 While major news outlets obsessed over the anticipated release of the Epstein files, Trump-friendly news influencers celebrated how far they’ve come. …›
Current→ Public radio gets back in the game with ‘Sports in America’
2025-11-21 More than 60 stations are carrying the program hosted by David Greene. The post Public radio gets back in the game with ‘Sports in America’ appeared first on Current. …›
Current→ Nine PBS campaign aims to raise $30M for renovation and community-centered collaborations
2025-11-21 One-third of campaign proceeds will go into an impact fund supporting preschool education and partnerships with nonprofit and media organizations. The post Nine PBS campaign aims to raise $30M for renovation and community-centered collaborations appe …›
Columbia Journalism Review→ An Execution Forestalled
2025-11-21 On the ground in Oklahoma at the eleventh hour. Plus: White House tries to talk turkey; gets gobbled up by ABC News. And RFK Jr., purple-prose muse. …›
Current→ Comings and goings: CPB chief of staff exits, OPB hires CFO …
2025-11-20 Debra Sanchez is leaving CPB to work for the National Safety Council. The post Comings and goings: CPB chief of staff exits, OPB hires CFO … appeared first on Current. …›
Current→ How WAMU’s fundraising strategy focuses on community over crisis
2025-11-20 Rather than play up the defunding of CPB, the station in the nation's capital focused on relationships with listeners who were dealing with unprecedented levels of destabilization. The post How WAMU’s fundraising strategy focuses on community over cr …›
Better News→ The 5 most popular Better News articles and case studies of 2025
2025-11-19 Here are 5 ideas to steal and adapt: From collaborating with creators to revenue experiments you can adapt and steal, these articles and case studies are the most-viewed in 2025 on BetterNews.org. The post The 5 most popular Better News articles and ca …›
Current→ FCC’s ATSC 3.0 rules would slow transition to Next Gen TV broadcasting
2025-11-19 The commission proposes to ease some regulations on simulcasting but stops short of setting a timeline for ATSC 1.0 phase-out. The post FCC’s ATSC 3.0 rules would slow transition to Next Gen TV broadcasting appeared first on Current. …›
Current→ New documentary examines life of ‘Sesame Street’ trailblazer Sonia Manzano
2025-11-19 Street Smart: Lessons From a TV Icon highlights the legacy of the public TV star. The post New documentary examines life of ‘Sesame Street’ trailblazer Sonia Manzano appeared first on Current. …›
PRX Official - Medium→ A Driving Force of Innovation in Public Media
2025-11-12 PRX’s 2025 Annual Report highlightsBelow is a reflection from PRX CEO Kerri Hoffman as part of PRX’s 2025 Annual Report:PRX has been a driving force of innovation in public media for more than 20 years. We’ve built digital-first audio infrastruc …›
PRX Official - Medium→ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces “Music Makes Us” with Talkhouse, Radiotopia, and Kathleen Hanna
2025-11-12 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces “Music Makes Us” Podcast in Partnership with Talkhouse & Radiotopia with Season One Hosted by Kathleen HannaEpisode 1 debuts November 18. Guests include Amy Taylor, Chaka Khan, Hayley Williams, Laufey, Na …›
PRX Official - Medium→ Defector Media and Radiotopia from PRX Present “Only If You Get Caught”
2025-10-14 The new podcast hosted by Patrick Redford takes a critical look at sports and culture by exploring how and why people break the rulesDefector Media and Radiotopia from PRX have launched a new podcast, Only If You Get Caught. Hosted by Patrick Redford …›
PRX Official - Medium→ USG Audio, Novel, and PRX Present “Mission K-Pop”
2025-10-06 USG Audio, Novel, and PRX Present “Mission K-Pop,” A New Podcast Series Following One Woman’s Journey for K-Pop StardomThe series hosted by global journalist Haeryun Kang debuts October 13USG Audio, Novel, and public media organization PRX toda …›
PRX Official - Medium→ “How God Works” from David DeSteno and PRX Presents A New Season of the Podcast
2025-10-06 “How God Works” from David DeSteno and PRX Presents A New Season of the Podcast Exploring the Science Behind SpiritualityEpisodes spanning areas such as friendship, wisdom, and wellness will feature Vox’s “Future Perfect” co-host Sigal Samuel …›
PRX Official - Medium→ World Within and PRX Introduce “How to Change the World” Podcast
2025-10-02 World Within and PRX Introduce “How to Change the World,” A New Podcast Exploring How to Turn Bold Ideas into ImpactHost and social entrepreneur Rostam Zafari speaks with builders, artists, organizers, and leaders to provide field notes for a more …›
PRX Official - Medium→ Lady Gaga Joins “Song Exploder” for Its 300th Episode
2025-10-01 “Song Exploder” has featured an extraordinary range of artists, including Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, Metallica, Billie Eilish, Green Day, Lizzo, Shania Twain, The Roots, and Phoebe BridgersSong Exploder, the award-winning podcast from host and creato …›
PRX Official - Medium→ PRX Expands Podcast Sponsorship Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of Soundrise
2025-10-01 PRX services also include distribution and technology, production, content development, and promotionPublic media organization PRX — one of today’s leading public radio program distributors and podcast publishers — today announced the str …›
Better News→ How creator collaborations can help increase civic engagement during low-interest, local elections
2025-09-23 THE CITY worked with a trusted messenger to create a video series that helped New Yorkers better understand the issues so they felt motivated to cast their ballot. The post How creator collaborations can help increase civic engagement during low-intere …›
BuzzMachine→ The nation is lost
2025-09-22 In this terrible time, what disappoints and angers me so about my own field of journalism — to which I have devoted 50 years of my life — is its refusal to recognize fascism, to even use the word so as to explain it, and to judge Trump …›
PRX Official - Medium→ Radiotopia Announces New Podcast Series for Fall 2025
2025-09-22 New releases include “The Loop” from “Ear Hustle,” “Gear” from “Articles of Interest,” “Only If You Get Caught” from Defector Media, “Woodard and Welles: The Story of the Blinded Soldier” from “Radio Diaries,” and moreRadio …›
PRX Official - Medium→ PRX Announces Dovetail Spots, Enabling Trades of Promotional Messages Among Shows
2025-09-18 PRX Announces Dovetail Spots, A New Feature of PRX’s Dovetail Podcast Publishing Platform Enabling Trades of Promotional Messages Among ShowsDovetail from PRX is built and operated by the nonprofit public media organizationNonprofit public media org …›
Better News→ How building a local creator map can lead to stronger community connections
2025-09-09 Public Source built a diverse, regionally representative map of Pittsburgh creators and trusted messengers to strengthen relationships and spark new opportunities for collaboration. The post How building a local creator map can lead to stronger communi …›
BuzzMachine→ Len Tow
2025-08-12 We have lost a most generous soul. I have lost a benefactor, mentor, and friend. Leonard Tow died Sunday at age 97. Len held a PhD in economic geography from Columbia and taught at Hunter and Columbia before deciding to leave for business …›
NYT Open - Medium→ Using Provocations to Shake the Status Quo
2025-07-22 The bold approach NYT Cooking used to define a strategy for recipe cards.Illustration by Ben DenzerBy Jayne LeeIn The New York Times Cooking, “cards,” or the containers that represent our content, are the first impression of our brand. They’re …›
BuzzMachine→ Whither Colbert? Whither democracy
2025-07-18 Like every sane American, I am outraged that CBS/Paramount/Ellison Inc. canceled — in the true meaning of the word — Stephen Colbert, capitulating to Trump in the rapid Orbanization of American media. Here I propose what I hope come …›
BuzzMachine→ The Times’ Mamdani vendetta
2025-07-04 The Times has it out for Zohran Mamdani. The record is clear. It is time to examine receipts. The latest attack on him is journalistically unconscionable, and so is the editors’ reaction to legitimate criticism. In a story played by its …›
NYT Open - Medium→ Developing an Internal Tool for Our Puzzle Editor
2025-06-02 How we developed a dashboard tool created to help ease the workflow of managing puzzles for our Connections editor.Illustration by Su Yun SongBy Shafik Quoraishee and Wyna LiuIn the game Connections, every puzzle is a meticulously crafted challenge d …›
NYT Open - Medium→ How The New York Times Game Designer Heidi Erwin Creates Variety Puzzles
2025-05-27 An in-depth look at the process of making the weekly “Brain Ticklers” for The New York Times Gameplay newsletter.Illustration by Claire MerchlinskyBy Heidi ErwinMost of my work as a Senior Game Designer at The New York Times is oriented around the …›
NYT Open - Medium→ Accessibility: Requirements, Not Features
2025-04-25 Shipping fast often means shrinking scope — but accessibility deserves permanence, not compromise. At The New York Times, product managers embedded it into how our teams think, build, and deliver using the power of the three P’s: People, Proces …›
Iffy.news→ PolitiFact 2024: Voters Prefer Facts
2025-04-01 Voters tend to send the more truthful candidate to the US Senate. On average, winners perform better on PolitiFact checks than losers, incumbents better than challengers. But that may be changing. …›
NYT Open - Medium→ How The New York Times systematically migrated from Enzyme into React Testing Library
2025-03-03 How we navigated the shift from Enzyme to React Testing Library at The New York Times.Illustration by Iris LeiBy Felipe BuenañoAs part of our efforts to maintain and improve the functionality and performance of The New York Times core website, we r …›