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Susan Stamberg Retires from NPR After 50 Years

Susan Stamberg, a pioneering journalist, retired from NPR this week after a 50-year career marked by numerous awards and a significant contribution to the diversification of broadcast media.

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Gender Equality
cbsnews.com
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Federal Defunding Crisis Impacts Public Broadcasting Stations

The elimination of $1.1 billion in federal funding for public broadcasting has forced PBS and NPR stations nationwide to implement emergency fundraising measures and consider programming and staff cuts, with some stations already experiencing layoffs and reduced hours.

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Quality Education
theguardian.com
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Labour to Revive Northern Powerhouse Rail Project

Keir Starmer will announce the revival of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project before Labour's conference in late September, aiming to boost Labour's standing in northern England and improve the region's infrastructure, potentially through private investment.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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CPB to Shut Down After Loss of Federal Funding

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced it will shut down on September 30, 2024, after President Trump signed a bill canceling $1.1 billion in federal funding following a sustained Republican effort to defund public media, impacting approximately 100 CPB staff and potentially numerou...

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theguardian.com
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NPR Editor-in-Chief Resigns Amidst $1.1 Billion Public Broadcasting Funding Cuts

NPR's editor-in-chief, Edith Chapin, announced her resignation, effective later this year, following a Congressional vote to cut $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, impacting NPR and PBS, and raising concerns about the future of public broadcasting.

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Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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House Votes to Defund NPR and PBS Amidst Debate Over Public Media's Role

The House voted to cut over $1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, affecting NPR and PBS, sparking debate about the role of public media in today's content-rich environment; a Pew Research Center survey shows divided public opinion.

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npr.org
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Ryland Barton to Anchor NPR Newscast

NPR announced that Ryland Barton will join the Newscast team as a PM anchor, starting September 22, bringing his extensive public media experience to the network's flagship audio program.

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npr.org
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Massachusetts Physician Assistant Wins NPR Puzzle

Alison Triebwasser, a physician assistant, won NPR's puzzle by solving "helipad" and rearranging it into "help" and "aid", showcasing the connection between her profession and the puzzle.

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Montana Man Wins NPR Puzzle with Clever Wordplay

Bill Hoffman from Helena, Montana, won NPR's weekly puzzle by solving a word puzzle that involved identifying NHL teams' names hidden within other words, showcasing lateral thinking and sports knowledge.

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cbsnews.com
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CPB to Shut Down After Funding Elimination

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will end operations by September 30, 2025, after the Trump administration and Congress eliminated its funding, impacting 1,500 local public radio and television stations, PBS, NPR, and its 100 employees.

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npr.org
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NPR Editor in Chief Resigns Amidst Defunding Crisis

NPR's Editor in Chief, Edith Chapin, announced her resignation, effective September or October, following a Congressional vote to defund public broadcasting; she says her decision was unrelated to the funding loss, citing a need for a break after two years in demanding executive roles.

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nytimes.com
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House Approves \$1.1 Billion Cut to Public Broadcasting, Jeopardizing 100+ Stations

The House approved a \$1.1 billion cut to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, threatening over 100 public radio and TV stations after September, disproportionately impacting rural areas and potentially creating a cascade effect across the public media system.

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