🚨 NEW JOB POSTING: Deputy Director of Communications, Media and Social Media Strategy. The Knight Institute seeks a dynamic, seasoned media strategist with a track record of success in communications for mission-driven organizations. Description and details here: knightcolumbia.org/page/deputy-...

Great reporting from @iowapublicradio.org

Congress has cut federal funding for public media, putting your access to local news and programming at risk. This is the moment to join our community of supporters. You’ve depended on KUOW and NPR across the decades. Today, we’re counting on you. bit.ly/3UgOIc9

New: I teamed up with @elenashao.bsky.social and nytgraphics to map more than 100 public TV and radio stations that are at risk of closing as a result of tonight's vote: www.nytimes.com/interactive/... This is a time bomb that will go off in the fall, when the last federal grants run out.

A few years ago I wrote a long story about the Washington cherry crop, as a window into how vulnerable the food system is when its workers are targeted www.nytimes.com/2020/08/12/m... Here's how that's going this year: www.kuow.org/stories/a-pe...

Friday's NY Post cover doesn't disappoint:

This might be the absolute greatest reply we have ever received. Thank you, Cookie Monster 📕🍪💙

www.politico.com/news/2025/05... "The two Republicans said it will target NPR and PBS, as well as foreign aid agencies that have already been gutted by President Donald Trump’s administration."

If you’re one of the thousands who gave this month – THANK YOU! We love reading your comments about the role public media plays in your life, and are proud to be here for you. If you haven’t had a chance to donate, please give what you can now: n.pr/3EYClNR

www.kuow.org/stories/stat... #NPR #PBS #PublicMedia

In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.

🚨RESKEET TO WIN🚨 The @everettaquasox.bsky.social are having their Pride Night on Saturday, May 31 and I have two lower tickets to give away! Like and Reskeet this to enter to win. Random winner drawn on Sunday at 10am PST. You don’t have to follow me to win. Go be gay (or an ally) at a ballpark!

scoop: NPR is mobilizing. In response to White House plan to rescind federal funding, NPR tells member stations it is pushing up its timeline. "We strongly urge you to communicate and meet with your Members of Congress this week."

Well done, @theneedling.com

DOGE staffers have skirted privacy laws, training and security protocols to gain virtually unfettered access to financial and personal information stored in siloed government databases.

medal = 🥇 metal = 🤘🎸 meddle = 😈 mettle = 💪

It's Sunshine Week, so please remind the government that the best way to celebrate public records laws is by complying with them.

The Associated Press case is more important than you think. I wrote about it for Le Monde. English: knightcolumbia.org/blog/the-fig... French: www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...

Props to @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social for holding DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar's feet to the fire this morning. Powerful interviewing: www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...

Outstanding interview! @npr.org host Michel Martin questioned DHS' Troy Edgar about Mahmoud Khalil. We need more of these types of interviews of Trump admin officials. www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...

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i'm looking to talk with people who have been financially impacted by the trump admin's immigration policy-- have you spent $$ you don't have getting your passport renewed? took a second job to pay for an immigration attorney? let's talk-- [email protected]

The results from the latest “nation’s report card” are out — and it’s not pretty. Washington students have not bounced back from the academic declines of the pandemic, and the state’s achievement gaps are worsening, according to 2024 NAEP scores out Wednesday. www.kuow.org/stories/the-...

Reminder: OPB is hosting a Report For America corps member this year to cover Portland's growing and diversifying suburban communities. But, you need to apply through Report For America first! Get those apps in. Bonus: I'll be your supervisor. reportforamerica.submittable.com/submit/31020...

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Podcast Producer 3 to assist in managing the editorial process. Produce and sound design podcast episodes including audio mixes and selection and commissioning of music and other sound elements. More info: www.kuow.org/careers/PODC...

Wonderful interview with Christoper Walken: www.wsj.com/style/christ...

Reading the TikTok Executive Order pausing enforcement for 75 days. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential... The surprising part is the requirement for the AG to defend against efforts by the states and the bar. Otherwise it’s as expected.

As we look back on the year, here are some of the images and stories that stayed with us.

Great article on how NIL can help Paige Bueckers leverage a trade to winning team. apple.news/AeHMwXlltSTm...

Must read reporting from @ashleyhiruko.bsky.social on what to the firing of former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz www.kuow.org/stories/star...

Definitely worth the time to listen.

Great investigative work by colleagues Amy Radil and Ann Dornfeld. www.kuow.org/stories/secr...

Wishing this is not true

"I think the word 'podcast' has settled out to mean 'talk show' for the average listener..." - great column today on where audiences are finding and consuming podcasts. soundsprofitable.com/article/wall... #podcasting #podcasts

Obvious, but often forgotten @sjgoldstein.bsky.social hits the nail on the head describing reaction of some podcasters to NotebookLM: "We’ve been in the audience development game for a long time and always want the audience to decide what is valuable or junk." www.amplifimedia.com/blogstein-1/...

Consider supporting your local public media organization today. You’ll be supporting a vital source for news and analysis and great storytelling. #GivingTuesday

No paddle needed. Hopefully they taste good.

News here - these deals are for existing subs, not just new. www.theverge.com/24306534/bla...

Fun story about Cacio e Pepe by Seth Doane from CBS Sunday Morning: youtu.be/nNLwfUw1XNw?...

Preparing for the bomb cyclone that will hit the west coast tonight. #bombcyclone

New album from @dollypartonr.bsky.social going back to her love of bluegrass. Take a listen this weekend. 🦋🪕https://shop.smokymountaindna.com/

Thoughtful, robust discussion on @npr.org - worth a listen. www.npr.org/2024/11/14/n...

Getting my account up and running. Glad to be here.

hiii i want to do a story about tattoo apprenticeships -- if you or someone you know has a story to share pls reach out! #journorequest

Just published on our blog: Bluesky for Journalists FAQ This page also includes a link to a waitlist form for journalists, so members of the press no longer have to email our press inbox for a code. We appreciate everyone's help sharing this information!