Mike Janssen

1 week ago | current.org | Art Silverman |Mike Janssen

Larry Massett, a producer whose imaginative work left a lasting imprint on public radio, died in his sleep April 23 in Savannah, Ga.‬ He was 80. Massett’s musical background infused his work with a sensibility few could replicate. He earned a reputation for surprise and delight in the public radio community. An accomplished, conservatory-trained pianist and composer, his work incorporated music, humor and sound elements that transformed his stories into sonic adventures‬.

2 weeks ago | current.org | Antoinette Grajeda |Mike Janssen

This article was first published by the Arkansas Advocate and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. The Arkansas PBS Commission named Sajni Kumpuris as the public television network’s interim director during a special meeting Tuesday. Kumpuris, who currently serves as Arkansas PBS’ education director and production director, will assume her new role Monday. She replaces Courtney Pledger. The public media network announced in April that Pledger would leave her position in May.

2 weeks ago | current.org | Mike Janssen

Are you ready for some news that will brighten your day and outlook? Current’s 2025 cohort of Rising Stars includes 15 early- and mid-career professionals who are carrying public media’s mission forward in new and innovative ways. Each was nominated by a supervisor or a colleague for outstanding accomplishments that made a difference for their workplace, their community or public media at large.

2 weeks ago | current.org | Mike Janssen

Age: 31In three words: Passionate, enthusiastic, collaborativeWhat colleagues say: It’s remarkable that such a young person helms one of the most respected long-running public radio shows on the air today. Micah got there by sheer hard work and determination. He climbed the ladder — from intern to assistant producer, associate to reporter and finally host — learning along the way. As a digital native, he upends the old ways of doing things and brings fresh perspectives to the audience.

3 weeks ago | current.org | Deb Ashmore |Mike Janssen

A comparison of key giving trends in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 shows remarkable growth following sluggish results for most of calendar year 2024. The Membership Revenue Index shows a year-over-year increase of 5.2% for the three-month period ending March 31 compared to the same three months in 2024. Radio experienced a very healthy 7.1% increase in revenue, and Television/Joint licensees had a 4.5% increase.