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Season Three of Field Work Podcast Underway
Join Hosts Mitchell Hora and Zach Johnson on March 3 for an All-New Season
(From L) Hosts Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora Credit VENN Media for American Public Media and Field Work
ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 24, 2021 – Field Work will return Wednesday, March 3, with a third season featuring fresh insights into how to overcome the social, practical and financial barriers to farming more sustainably – plus a special project on Washington County, Iowa, where a culture of conservation thrives among farmers. New episodes will drop weekly on Wednesdays.
Field Work is co-hosted by Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation Iowa farmer and soil health consultant, and Zach Johnson (aka the “Millennial Farmer”), a fifth-generation farmer from west central Minnesota. In this season of Field Work, Hora and Johnson dig into novel approaches to financing farm innovation, the ways consumer demand is driving new sustainability standards in crops like cotton, and thoughts about how the Biden administration could affect things like carbon markets. True to form, the guys bring a hilarious banter and razor-sharp smarts to all their conversations.
In a special project this season, made possible with help from the Walton Family Foundation, the Field Work hosts try to understand how Mitchell’s home county in Southeast Iowa developed such a strong conservation culture. A key conservation booster, farmers’ willingness to share successes and failures, and entrepreneurial problem-solving all played a big role. Listen to the Season Three trailer here.
VIDEO: Hear more from the hosts, creators and industry experts on the importance of Field Work.
Produced by American Public Media’s The Water Main, Field Work was launched in the spring of 2019 to promote the voices and experiences of agriculture producers who are trying new sustainable agriculture practices. With listeners in all 50 states (and beyond the U.S.) and more than 640,000 downloads and YouTube views, the show’s first two seasons have produced 32 episodes that explore grazing, edge of field practices, cover crops and much more. Catch up on all of Field Work’s past seasons here.
Perfect for listening in the car, in the tractor or at home, Field Work episodes can be found on all podcast platforms, and episodes (as well as bonus content) are also available for listening on Field Work’s YouTube channel. Learn more about the show at fieldworktalk.org and follow along for updates at @fieldworktalk on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.
BBC World Service, iHeartMedia and American Public Media first-ever podcast collaboration: Deeply Human
NEW YORK and ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 12, 2021— Today, the BBC World Service, iHeartMedia, and American Public Media jointly announce the new podcast Deeply Human. Hosted by writer and musician Dessa, the show strives to answer questions about the inner self: why we do the things we do and how the brain guides us and plays tricks on us. Deeply Human launches March 8 and will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.
In short, Deeply Human will uncover the secrets of the human mind and heart. The first episode is all about finding love, and spans everything from Dating Apps to brain scans. It looks at how our hormones can determine what kind of person we want to date, the surprisingly easy-to-find parts of the brain governing attraction, and why picking a romantic partner isn’t all that different from picking a cereal at the grocery store. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, listen to a preview of Deeply Human here.
Deeply Human uses conversations with scientists, researchers and everyday people to explain why you do what you do. Other episodes will explore topics such as what déjà vu experiences can reveal and whether everyone feels pain the same way.
“It’s funny how much of your own mind is stowed away in a backroom; so many of our behaviors are driven by forces we can’t feel,” said Dessa. “On this show, I engage with brilliant people across all sorts of disciplines, traipsing around the dimly-lit subbasement of human nature –the parts not listed on the guided tour. People are endlessly fascinating : our accents, our ticks, the way we style our hair and spend our money—and the perspectives I’ve gained on this show help me understand them just a little bit better.”
Dessa has personal experience exploring the depths of the human mind. In 2018, she turned to neuroscience to help overcome her heartbreak over a past relationship. In a unique neurofeedback experiment, she was hooked up to electrodes and retrained her brain to strengthen her emotional resilience when seeing pictures of her ex. The experience was featured in her acclaimed memoir My Own Devices and inspired her 2018 album Chime.
“I’m very excited to be collaborating with APM, iHeart, and, of course, Dessa,” said Steve Titherington, senior commissioning editor at BBC World Service. “She and the team have created a complex, engaging and frankly startling programs which we can’t wait to share.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to launch this podcast with BBC World Service and American Public Media,” said Will Pearson, COO of the iHeartPodcast Network. “Partnering with two of the world’s best storytelling organizations to bring such a fascinating podcast to fruition has been an incredible experience.””
Deeply Human is a BBC World Service and American Public Media coproduction with iHeart Media. The program brings together the No. 1 podcast publisher globally with the BBC’s nearly century-long expertise in audio storytelling and APM’s success in making podcasts for the American market.
Listeners can find Deeply Human on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.
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About BBC World Service
BBC World Service delivers news content around the world in English and 41 other language services, on radio, TV and digital. BBC World Service reaches a weekly audience of 351m. As part of BBC World Service, BBC Learning English teaches English to global audiences. For more information, visit bbc.com/worldservice. BBC News attracts a weekly global audience of 438m people to its international services including BBC World Service, BBC World News television channel and bbc.com/news.
About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches nearly 17 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org. Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, average of Fall ’19 and Spring ’20.
About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 850 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; through its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; through its influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; other digital products and newsletters; and podcasts as the #1 podcast publisher. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio product, using data from its massive consumer base. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
Marketplace’s History Podcast The Uncertain Hour Returns Feb. 3 to Tackle “This Thing We Used to Call Employment”
With the rise of subcontracting, gig work and freelance opportunities, this season examines what happened to the American job — one with benefits, paid time off and a retirement plan
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2021 — Announced today, American Public Media’s Marketplace will return with the fifth season of its award-winning history podcast The Uncertain Hour. The show, hosted by Krissy Clark, explains our complicated, and often unequal, American economy — and why some people get ahead, while some get left behind.
The latest season looks at the current condition of employment in the United States. More and more Americans are taking jobs that are outsourced, subcontracted, freelance, “self-employed,” temporary or “gig” — a decadeslong trend that has accelerated in recent years. These types of jobs often come without benefits and sometimes offer pay below the minimum wage. In this season of The Uncertain Hour, the show will cover the history and policy decisions that led us here, how some companies use loopholes to avoid providing workers a minimum wage or basic protections and what a workforce increasingly made up of “nonemployees” means for the future. The show is back with new episodes available Feb. 3.
“Lately we’ve heard a lot about the pitfalls of gig work — especially relating to Uber and Lyft drivers—but this is just one recent example of something that has been happening for years,” said Clark. “This season looks at the long history of corporations shedding their employees, along with the costs and responsibilities that come with them. And we look at the rise of the “nonemployee” — a strange term that businesses use to describe the growing number of workers whose labor they rely on but don’t want to directly employ.”
According to Clark, “There’s a huge amount at stake — like who actually gets the basic protections that most American workers took as a given not long ago. Things like getting help if you’re hurt on the job, having a workplace free of harassment and discrimination, being able to form a union, having access to unemployment insurance and being paid a minimum wage. Employees usually have rights to those things from their employers. Non-employees often do not.”
Listen to the trailer of The Uncertain Hour season five here.
EPISODE TOPICS THIS SEASON
The first part of the series follows janitors who were promised the American dream through purchasing janitorial franchises that came with the benefits of being their own bosses, flexibility and entrepreneurship. These janitors paid large corporations thousands of dollars to get jobs cleaning toilets and taking out trash. They did not receive health benefits or paid sick days, vacation or overtime. Sometimes they made less than minimum wage and ended up going into debt. These janitors do not feel like entrepreneurs at all; they feel like employees, and they want to be treated that way in the eyes of the law. At their core, these stories are about what it means to be an employee.
Another story in the series focuses on an expanding and lucrative business model — outsourcing employment. Listenersget a peek behind the curtain of Accenture, a consulting firm that has become a labor-outsourcing guru for Fortune 500 companies. The episode introduces the business philosopher whose idea sparked this employment revolution and his vision of what employment in America should be.
The third part of the series follows workers in central Mississippi’s chicken industry. Previously employed by big poultry companies, many “chicken catchers” now work for subcontractors, often without traditional benefits. Court documents reveal how chicken companies use the “not our employee” defense to disclaim liability for allegations of workplace violations, minimum-wage law infractions and hiring undocumented workers.
The final part of the series delves into the world of baseball and minor league players. Every year, hundreds of top athletes train, suit up and play baseball for wages that are illegal in most sectors. Today, minor league players are employed by 30 Major League Baseball affiliates but provide labor for over 200 minor league teams, in some cases earning less than the batboys and concession vendors in the same stadiums. Over the past few decades, in fact, MLB has been waging a quiet battle to reshape employment law. In this episode, listeners will be introduced to minor league players who are barely scraping by. It’s an in-depth look at the cost of pursuing a dream and how entire industries can sculpt laws to match their business interests.
Listeners can subscribe to The Uncertain Hour on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all podcast platforms.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Host Krissy Clark and producer Caitlin Esch make a dynamic, experienced reporting team. Krissy is an award-winning senior correspondent and host for Marketplace. She brings her curiosity, attention to detail and empathy to the task of making sense of fundamental shifts in the U.S. economy, including the widening gap between rich and poor and what that means for economic mobility and the American dream.
Throughout her career in journalism, Krissy has been recognized for her work. She is a Gracie Award winner and was a James Beard Award nominee and a Stanford Knight journalism fellow. She was part of a team that received an Investigative Reporters and Editors medal and a national Scripps Howard Award, and she shared a first prize in investigative reporting from the National Awards for Education Reporting.
Krissy’s work has appeared in many podcasts, broadcasts and publications, including 99% Invisible, Reveal, Slate, Freakonomics, Pop-Up Magazine, NPR’s “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” and the BBC. Krissy graduated cum laude and with honors from Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in the humanities.
Caitlin Esch is the senior producer of The Uncertain Hour. She joined Marketplace as a producer for the wealth and poverty desk in 2014 — she can often be found poring over court documents or filing public records requests. Caitlin has a bachelor’s degree in English literature and a master’s degree in journalism.
Together, the team has won high accolades for their work on the podcast, including a Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing award and a Webby Award. Krissy and Caitlin were two-time Loeb Award finalists.
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About Marketplace
Marketplace® is on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country. Its core programs —”Marketplace”®,“Marketplace Morning Report”® and “Marketplace Tech”® — are currently broadcast on more than 800 public radio stations nationwide and heard by nearly 12 million weekly listeners. Marketplace podcasts, including “Make Me Smart with Kai and Molly,” “The Uncertain Hour”®, “This Is Uncomfortable” and “Million Bazillion,” can be found at Marketplace.org or on your favorite podcast app. The Marketplace portfolio of programs are produced and distributed by American Public Media®, one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world. For more information on Marketplace, visit marketplace.org, follow us on Twitter @marketplace or like us on Facebook. For more information on American Public Media, visit americanpublicmedia.org.
About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches nearly 17 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace® and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org. Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, average of Fall ’19 and Spring ’20.
APM Reports’ In the Dark to be featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes Jan. 3
Acclaimed St. Paul-based investigative podcast’s groundbreaking reporting included in Curtis Flowers story
ST. PAUL, Dec. 31, 2020 – CBS’ primetime news program 60 Minutes will feature the acclaimed podcast In the Dark in its Sunday, Jan. 3, episode. The segment will tell the story of Curtis Flowers, a man tried six times for the same crime, and the remarkable role of the APM Reports’ investigative podcast, which brought the case to national attention.
The Jan. 3 episode will be broadcast at 6:30 p.m. Central Time on the CBS Television Network and will feature interviews with members of the In the Dark team, as well as a deep look at the Flowers case and the podcast’s impact.
In the Dark’s second season contributed to the overturning of Flowers’ death row conviction. Over the course of three years and 20 podcast episodes, APM Reports journalists identified significant holes and misconduct in the investigation and prosecution of a 1996 quadruple homicide in Winona, Miss. Flowers’ most recent conviction was overturned by the United States Supreme Court in June 2019, in a decision that included reporting from the podcast.
When Flowers’ bail hearing took place in December 2019, excerpts of In the Dark were played in court. Flowers was granted bail in December, and earlier this fall, he became a free man when the State of Mississippi announced it would drop all charges and not seek a seventh trial.
The In the Dark team, which works within a larger team at the St. Paul-based APM Reports, is composed of: host and lead reporter Madeleine Baran, managing producer Samara Freemark, producer Natalie Jablonski, reporter Parker Yesko, associate producer Rehman Tungekar, data reporter Will Craft, editor Catherine Winter, senior digital editor Dave Mann, senior digital editor Andy Kruse and Chris Worthington, the editor-in-chief of APM Reports.
In the Dark’s powerful investigative reporting and riveting storytelling in its second season spurred nationwide interest in the case and has been downloaded more than 40 million times. The podcast was the first to receive a George Polk Award, and won a 2020 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award, 2020 American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award, 2020 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award and 2019 Peabody Award. For her work on In the Dark’s second season, Baran was named the Burton Award’s 2019 Outstanding Journalist in Law.
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About APM Reports
APM Reports, formed in November 2015, is a collection of investigative journalists and documentary producers, editors, data reporters, researchers and digital producers dedicated to producing high-quality reporting on issues that are often hidden from public view. At the heart of every APM Reports investigation lies a critical question — about powerful institutions and people, injustice and accountability – that deserves an unflinching commitment to finding answers in the public’s best interest. Visit apmreports.org for more.
About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches nearly 17 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism.
For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, average of Fall ’19 and Spring ’20.
Don’t Ask Tig: Live with Judd Apatow
Join comedian Tig Notaro and film director Judd Apatow for live podcast event on Dec. 17
ST.PAUL, Minn., Dec. 9, 2020 – American Public Media’s advice podcast Don’t Ask Tig, hosted by standup comedian and actress Tig Notaro, will present its first virtual live show. Don’t Ask Tig: Live with Judd Apatow will take place via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Central Time.
Join Tig along with her friend, film director Judd Apatow to finally say goodbye to 2020. Attendees can expect Tig’s deadpan humor and get some questionable yet heartfelt advice. There will also be some surprises—so don’t ask.
Tickets to this virtual event are sold on a sliding scale starting at a minimum of $12 and can be purchased at dontasktig.org/tickets. Audience members who purchase tickets valued at $40 or more will also receive a signed copy of Tig’s memoir “I’m Just a Person.”
This hour-long show will be recorded and available to ticket holders for viewing after the live event. Ticket holders will also have a chance to submit their own questions to Tig and Judd after confirming their purchase.
What: Don’t Ask Tig: Live with Judd Apatow
When: Thursday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. CST
Where: Live stream via Zoom
How: Tickets are a sliding scale, starting at $12. All proceeds support this public media podcast. You can purchase tickets here.
Who: This event will be hosted by Tig Notaro, featuring Judd Apatow.
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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches nearly 17 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org. Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, average of Fall ’19 and Spring ’20.
Terrible, Thanks for Asking Presents: Happyish Holidays Hosted by Nora McInerny
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 24, 2020 – On Thursday, Dec. 3, Terrible, Thanks for Asking, the award-winning podcast from American Public Media, is presenting its annual Happyish Holidays show as a first-ever free virtual livestreaming event. Hosted by podcaster, writer and performer Nora McInerny, the event will invite fans for an evening of comedy, music and an interactive live voting poll on The Best of the Worst Holiday Stories and Photo Award.
“We all know 2020 has been terrible. And, many people, including myself, have a complicated relationship with this season in general.” said McInerny. “I also know from experience that even the worst years have – and need – joy.”
Last year, the Terrible, Thanks for Asking live tour brought a spectacular, theatrical presentation of the podcast to the stage. The team was inspired to produce Happyish Holidays in response to requests from fans, also known as “The Terribles,” to recreate the feeling of community the show’s prior live events had offered. In Happyish Holidays, McInerny and her special guests will bring that same energy to fans, but from the comfort and safety of one’s own home.
What: Happyish Holidays Hosted By Nora McInerny - A Free Virtual Live Show by Terrible, Thanks for Asking
When: Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. CST
Where: Stream this event at happyishholidays.com
How: This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. You may RSVP at happyishholidays.com
Who: The live show will be hosted by Nora McInerny, featuring special guests.
“Terrible, Thanks for Asking built tremendous momentum in the live events space in 2019, selling out in major media markets across the United States, and then 2020 happened,” said APM’s Managing Director of Multiplatform Sales Strategy and Business Development, Thomas De Napoli. “But it has also offered us an opportunity to be thoughtful about how we can adapt to meet fans where they are, including through interactive livestreaming experiences with innovative partners.”
APM enlisted Stage TEN, a leader in remote broadcast, livestreaming, and interactive video, to produce Happyish Holidays. Stage TEN’s newly launched commerce features will power the show's interactive elements and in-show purchase capabilities. Attendees will be able to purchase limited-edition Terrible, Thanks for Asking holiday merchandise in real-time during the show.
“Our platform was built for this moment and for storytellers like Nora,” said President of Stage TEN Studios, Mike Gaston. “The holidays can be a tough time for some of us in any year, but 2020, has felt like an endurance test. Live streaming, interactive video is how we can reify our relationships to one another. And there’s no one better to remind us that even when it’s tough to feel celebratory, at least we have each other.”
Episodes of Terrible, Thanks for Asking are available on Apple Podcasts and all other podcast platforms.
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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches nearly 17 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org. Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, average of Fall ’19 and Spring ’20.
About Stage TEN
Stage TEN’s technology is changing the future of live, interactive content for creators and brands. Delivering the core capabilities of a broadcast control room in a simple web application, Stage TEN enables users to easily produce and distribute professional streams, allowing users to interact and transact with followers around the globe. Live shows can be monetized through transactions and multi-streamed to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and Twitter pages for ultimate reach.
American Public Media Group Supports Launch of Lunar Startups as an Independent Nonprofit to Build a More Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Lunar Startups Launching Campaign to Support BIPOC, LGBTQ+ & Women-Owned Businesses
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 12, 2020 — American Public Media Group (APMG) today announced that Lunar Startups, a program of the organization’s Glen Nelson Center, is launching as an independent nonprofit with a mission to create a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Thanks to support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, APMG’s Glen Nelson Center served as Lunar Startups’ program incubator for the past three years, making it possible for Lunar to now scale its impact as an independent entity.
Lunar was the first new business launched by the Glen Nelson Center, a philanthropy-backed innovation center that accelerates and invests in startup media ventures with a strong commitment to racial and gender equity. Opened in 2018, Glen Nelson Center is named in memory of Dr. Glen Nelson, a longtime supporter, board member, and board chair at Minnesota Public Radio and APMG who passed away in 2016.
“Lunar Startups is doing extraordinary and important work,” said Jon McTaggart, president and CEO, APMG. “We are thrilled Lunar is ready to grow the vital service it plays in our startup ecosystem, and we are grateful for the generous support of the Knight Foundation.”
Startups that graduate from accelerator programs have an estimated 23% higher survival rate than other new businesses, but women and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs participate in these programs at exceptionally low rates.
“The traditional accelerator playbook doesn’t work for the majority of entrepreneurs,” says Lunar Startups Executive Director Danielle Steer. “We built Lunar with CEOs who identify as BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ so that we could meet their unique needs, providing substantive value, not performative support.”
The Lunar programming provides a holistic system of resources, capital, peer networks, and professional connections that clarify a pathway to scale. Lunar Startups’ philosophy is grounded in the belief that scaled-up, inclusive entrepreneurship is the most important strategy to build community wealth, mitigate race- and gender-based economic gaps, and increase the number of high-quality jobs available for marginalized professionals in the Twin Cities region and beyond.
Lunar Startups is kicking off an ambitious, three-year campaign that is foundational to its launch, with a goal to raise $2 million by the end of 2023. To date, Lunar Startups has raised $65,000 with the goal of raising $100,000 by the end of 2020.
In three years, Lunar Startups’ first 32 cohort companies have created 56 high-quality jobs, engaged 180 contractors, raised $2.8 million in capital and generated $7.8 million in revenue.
Steer says this is just the beginning. "Our economy needs entrepreneurs now more than ever to recover from the numerous crises of 2020. We know that elevating entrepreneurs in whom we have historically underinvested will be critical to our success as a community," she said.
On the heels of an unprecedented election and in the midst of a global pandemic and social reckoning, Lunar Startups is creating real traction and change, driven by the recognition that society must invest in the future of emerging entrepreneurial businesses if the country is to rebound successfully from COVID-19. To create lasting racial and gender equity, Lunar Startups is seeking support from individuals and companies who want to support underinvested businesses and BIPOC, women and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
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About Lunar Startups
Lunar Startups is a nonprofit that accelerates high-potential businesses led by CEOs who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, and LGBTQ. These entrepreneurs are building the next generation of exceptional companies tackling the greatest challenges facing our communities, our country, and our world. Learn more: https://www.lunarstartups.org/.
About American Public Media Group
American Public Media Group is the largest station-based public radio organization in the U.S., combining multi-regional station operations, national programming creation and distribution and innovative digital, social and mobile services in one organization. Supported financially by contributions from individual donors, sponsors, philanthropic foundations as well as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, APMG’s operations include Minnesota Public Radio®, a 46-station network serving nearly all of Minnesota and parts of surrounding states, and Southern California Public Radio, a four-station network serving Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County and the Inland Empire. Programs produced by MPR’s national programming division, American Public Media®, reaches nearly 17 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programming in the nation. APM also offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on American Public Media Group, visit americanpublicmediagroup.org.
Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.
The Splendid Table Presents Turkey Confidential On Thanksgiving Day
Join Francis Lam with guests Jacques Pépin, Samin Nosrat, Mike Solomonov, Sohla El-Waylly and Nora McInerny on November 26.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 12, 2020 – American Public Media’s broadcast The Splendid Table returns with its beloved annual public radio Thanksgiving tradition Turkey Confidential. Host Francis Lam and his culinary companions are back for an afternoon of holiday storytelling and cooking advice on Thanksgiving Day, November 26.
From those who need help creating a turkey dinner for one to those planning a socially distanced Thanksgiving meal exchange, Francis and his all-star lineup of guests are here to answer Thanksgiving distress calls during this unparalleled holiday season.
Like many others, The Splendid Table team will be celebrating Thanksgiving a little differently this year and will have a change to its normal format. Instead of taking calls live, the team will answer pre-recorded questions sent in by listeners in advance.
Joining Francis on this year’s show are a group of spirited guests, including:
- Jacques Pépin, a notable public television host, author and chef. Pépin is the winner of sixteen James Beard Awards, a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award and author of twenty-nine cookbooks.
- Samin Nosrat, a cook, teacher, and author of the James Beard award-winning #1 New York Times best seller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Nosrat is a food columnist at The New York Times Magazine, host and executive producer of the Netflix original documentary series based on her book and the co-host of the podcast Home Cooking.
- Mike Solomonov, a James Beard Award winner for “Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic,” author of the bestselling book Israeli Soul and owner of Zahav restaurant in Philadelphia.
- Sohla El- Waylly, a recipe developer and video host well known for her appearances on Bon Appetit, Food52 and Andrew Rea’s Babish Culinary Universe YouTube channel.
- Nora McInerny, an author, performer, entrepreneur and host of APM’s award-winning podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking.
Listeners can check their local public radio station’s schedule to see if The Splendid Table is available for listening in their area. The Splendid Table also provides a Thanksgiving Guide for recipes and menus as well as more holiday-themed interviews and advice. Tag @splendidtable on Instagram to share Thanksgiving feast photos with the Turkey Confidential team.
The Splendid Table, public radio’s food program and podcast, has been celebrating the intersection of food and life for more than two decades. As a culinary, culture and lifestyle program, it has hosted our nation’s conversations about cooking, sustainability and food culture and has introduced Americans to generations of food dignitaries.
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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reachesnearly 17 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, average of Fall ’19 and Spring ’20.
APM and MPR Board of Directors Appoint a CEO Search Committee
The APM and MPR Board of Directors, consistent with their governance responsibilities, have appointed a CEO Search Committee (CSC) to find the next CEO of APMG. The Board expects this search to take roughly 9 to 12 months to complete, and Jim Dwyer, incoming Board Chair, has agreed to chair the CSC.
The CSC includes 10 Board members who have extensive experience and critical skills that will enable them to evaluate candidates and select a CEO who will guide American Public Media Group to success in the future. These attributes include recent participation in executive searches, experience building and leading diverse, inclusive teams in complex organizations and deep understanding of media/digital transformation, fundraising, community engagement, and the establishment of effective partnerships. The members of the search committee are:
Jim Dwyer, Chair
Wendy Bennett
Mary Brainerd
Ivan Fong
Ian Friendly
Libby Hlavka
Rick King
Nii Quaye
Jean Taylor
Ana Valdez (SCPR representative)
The Committee is evaluating potential executive search firms and will select a partner who can effectively address the business and cultural requirements of this national search. Along with the full Board, the CSC is also defining a process that will incorporate input from a wide array of stakeholders to ensure we understand the most important leadership requirements and competencies of the CEO role in the minds of employees, listeners, donors and the public. We will share more about this process in the coming weeks and the Committee intends to provide regular updates on the process to all stakeholders.
If you have questions or comments, please direct them to APMGCEOSearch@americanpublicmedia.org
Jim Dwyer
Chair
Board of Trustees
American Public Media Group
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media
Mary Brainerd
Vice Chair
Board of Trustees
American Public Media Group
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media
Francis Lam Named New Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Clarkson Potter
Host of American Public Media’s The Splendid Table promoted by renowned publisher
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 1, 2020 –Today, Penguin Random House imprint Clarkson Potter announces Francis Lam as their new Vice President and Editor-in-Chief. Clarkson Potter focuses on publishing works by award-winning and bestselling chefs, cooks, designers, artists and writers. Lam, who is also the host of American Public Media’s award-winning food program The Splendid Table, previously served as Clarkson Potter’s Editor-at-Large since 2013.
Lam’s prior work at the publishing company was centered on his commitment to celebrating emerging and diverse voices in America’s food culture. Lam was the editor behind some of the most creative and best-selling cookbooks in recent memory. These include two The New York Times bestselling books by Chrissy Teigen, Cravings and Cravings: Hungry for More; David Chang’s current bestselling memoir, Eat a Peach; Toni Tipton-Martin’s acclaimed cookbook, Jubilee and the 2017 James Beard Cookbook of the Year, Victuals, by Ronni Lundy.
“We could not be more thrilled for Francis,” said Sally Swift, co-creator and managing producer of APM’s The Splendid Table. “It is an opportune time in publishing for Francis’ distinctive voice and his devotion to telling the stories of the underrepresented. His perspective on life will do a great deal to move us all along in the right direction, just as he does here weekly on The Splendid Table.”
Lam is a multiple James Beard Award winner and has been the host of APM’s The Splendid Table since 2017.
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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.
A Note on Garrett McQueen
MPR President Duchesne Drew and APM President Dave Kansas address the departure of Garrett McQueen.
Yesterday, American Public Media parted ways with Garrett McQueen.
Our organization’s values guide our decisions, and one of those values calls on us to hold one another accountable for our actions. While we typically do not discuss the details of employee departures, the experience we’ve seen described publicly does not accurately describe what has occurred.
Our decision was not sudden and came after several conversations with Garrett over the past year regarding programming changes. The warnings presented to Garrett were not tied to his choice of music or the reasons for his unauthorized changes to playlists. He was able to make changes to the playlist, but the manner in which he made changes is what caused an issue. We have a process in place for changing playlists, and that process exists to maintain our more than 200 partner stations’ compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and to ensure royalties are properly paid for the music played.
We value Garrett’s work and his distinctive contributions to our shared commitment to increase diversity and inclusion in classical music. And we remain steadfast in pursuing that commitment. Across Classical MPR, 24 percent of the music we play features a composer, conductor or soloist who is a woman and/or a Black person, Indigenous person, or Person of Color. We are committed to increasing this number.
We know that there is still more work needed to further expand our catalog and increase representation in our programming. We are committed to doing this work.
Duchesne Drew Dave Kansas
President MPR President APM
Virtual Events
Community conversations and meetings are important to understanding our world. Your health and safety are important to Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media. We can convene these conversations in online events that spark discussion, while capturing the experience for broadcast on air.
Spotlight on the Future of Policing is part of a series of convenings MPR News is committed to leading over the next year to bring awareness, dialogue and potential solutions to Minnesota’s persistent racial disparities -- in education, health, economic opportunities and many other areas. Through conversations with community leaders that are shaped by our curious, engaged audience, we hope to encourage new connections and relationships that will help Minnesota communities make progress toward equity and inclusion.
Revisit past discussions about important topics from APM, including the Call to Mind Spotlight on Black Trauma and Policing, and plan to attend upcoming online discussions by visiting mprevents.org for the latest listings.
American Public Media Teams up with reVolverpodcasts to Deliver Spanish Language Programming
APM’s podcast unit partners with reVolverpodcasts, a multicultural digital audio network, to launch Spanish production of kids science podcast, Brains On!
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 26, 2020 – American Public Media today announces a partnership with reVolverpodcasts, a leader in on-demand audio geared towards multicultural consumers. Through this new venture, APM and reVolverpodcasts will produce Spanish language podcast programming.
APM and reVolverpodcasts first collaboration will be the Spanish production of Brains On! The award-winning science podcast for kids and curious adults is produced by APM. Host Molly Bloom is joined by kid co-hosts, scientists, and reporters to answer fascinating questions about the world. With over 150 episodes, the show encourages kids’ natural curiosity and wonder using science and history.
The new Brains On! en Español will be APM’s first Spanish language podcast. Through this partnership with reVolverpodcasts, APM hopes to expand its audience by making its content available to new and diverse listeners. The first season of Brains On! en Español will include 12 episodes and will feature Spanish-speaking scientists and kids, following the same concept as the original show.
“Honoring our growing multicultural audience at APM means more than translating our existing content, “ said APM’s Managing Director of Sales Strategy and Business Development, Tom De Napoli. “We’re proud of the work we’re doing with reVolverpodcasts to exclusively feature Spanish-speaking scientists, experts and kids at the forefront of Brains On en Español, because we know that to authentically connect with the youngest and fastest growing multicultural groups in the United States, representation is even more important than translation.”
reVolverpodcasts produces top news and entertainment programming for Latino consumers and is in partnership with iHeartRadio, the exclusive sales representative of reVolverpodcasts network.
“Education is one of the most important issues for the Hispanic community, making sure Latino youth receive the best learning opportunities is everybody’s work [including] parents, teachers, and multicultural media such as reVolverpodcasts,” said Jack Hobbs, President of reVolverpodcasts. “We are proud to add the award-winning science podcast for kids Brains On! en Español to our digital platform and supporting our future generation.”
Brains On! en Español will be available exclusively on a major podcast platform that will be announced this fall.
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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org. Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.
About reVolverpodcasts
reVolverpodcasts is the leading multicultural, audio-on-demand content creator and distributor in the U.S. Home to “El Show de Piolín,” “The Power of Us,” and “Don Cheto, Al Aire” plus more than 50 additional programs spanning sports, music, finance, entertainment, lifestyle, health and wellness, inspiration, news, branded content and live events, the podcasts are distributed on reVolverPodcasts.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora and iHeartMedia. For more information about the company, visit www.reVolverpodcasts.com
Election 2020: Turn to American Public Media and Minnesota Public Radio for News
As November 3 approaches and America gears up for a Presidential Election, Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media are delivering political coverage and the latest in local, state and federal elections to keep you informed.
In a new investigation released this month, APM Reports found that U.S. Postal Service delivery scores in five battleground states are missing targets as mail voting increases. Among the 13 postal districts serving key presidential battleground states, four failed to meet any on-time service goals handling first-class mail between April 1 and June 30, and six districts achieved only one.
Subscribe to email updates to receive the latest in investigations from APM Reports.
Find complete 2020 election coverage to help you feel prepared for the polls by tuning in to MPR News and following updates online. We want to hear from you - ask your Election questions at #AskMPRNews or share your story about what motivates you to vote at #TellMPRNews.
American Public Media and Minnesota Public Radio Produce Coverage of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media are dedicated to ensuring you have the latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic. From regional coverage collections to in-depth reports and critical data, you can find and share our coverage online.
As their months-long Color of Coronavirus project continues, APM Research Lab now includes an age-adjusted analysis of the race and ethnicity mortality data their staff collects and analyzes from across the country. These new figures paint a more nuanced — but equally fraught — picture of the toll COVID-19 is taking across specific communities in the United States. Adjusted for age differences in the groups, Black, Indigenous, Pacific Islander and Latino Americans all have a COVID-19 death rate of roughly triple or more White Americans. The data is available for all states to guide policy and community responses.
MPR News produces a daily a.m. newsletter and a podcast. You can also find key information such as the Minnesota mask order FAQ, info within the stay-safe order FAQ, a spot to submit your questions plus much-needed tips for parents. Don’t forget to share your experience!
The COVID-19 coverage collection from Marketplace provides global and personal perspectives, producing not only the numbers, but the human voices behind the stories. Whether it's about the housing market, supply chains, or how businesses are doing business during this unprecedented time, Marketplace has information you need.
The coronavirus pandemic represents the greatest challenge to American higher education in decades. Some small regional colleges that were already struggling won’t survive. Other schools, large and small, are rethinking how to offer an education while keeping people safe. APM Reports explores how institutions are handling the crisis, and how students are trying to navigate a major disruption in their college years. Learn more about COVID on Campus from APM Reports.
Call to Mind Mental Health Resources are online. You can find ways to manage your health and well-being during COVID-19.
In Deep Brings the State of Water Systems to the Surface Aug. 5
New podcast form APM’s The Water Main asks all Americans:
“Do you know where your water’s been?”
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 29, 2020 – A new podcast from American Public Media (APM) will soon immerse listeners in the history, systems, and policies of one of our most precious resources. Produced by APM’s water initiative, The Water Main, In Deep explores the labyrinth of how our water is cleaned, managed, and delivered – from toilet to tap.
Former Marketplace sustainability reporter Jed Kim and a team of reporters will take In Deep listeners across the United States – from Florida’s Tampa Bay to Chicago – to tell the stories of something we often take for granted: clean water.
A trailer is now available for early listening at InDeep.org.
"Too often, our water is out of sight and out of mind, shunted around in mysterious networks below our feet. We take the cleanliness of our water for granted, and it's only when water gets contaminated that we're reminded how key those systems are to our survival," said Kim. “These systems are fascinating, but they’re also aging. We wanted to show listeners how it all works and what’s required to keep it working.”
Launching Aug. 5, In Deep delivers the engrossing stories of how our water is not only delivered, but also how it’s kept clean. The reporting team will take listeners deep into wastewater treatment, toxic pipes and sewer networks. No need to pinch your nose – In Deep will bring this reporting directly to your headphones, including what sewage can tell us about the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of climate change on water health and the state of funding for water infrastructure projects.
Over the course of eight episodes, In Deep will feature conversations with water advocates, historians, scientists, politicians, and everyday citizens who know firsthand the importance of maintaining our water systems and the danger presented if they fail.
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About The Water Main
The Water Main was created by American Public Media in 2017 to serve current and new audiences, by growing a new public service model that shapes and inform critical conversations and decisions in society. The Water Main serves as a social impact arm of American Public Media that harnesses the expertise and resources of APM –research, journalism, storytelling, convening, community engagement, and reach across an audience of 19 million – to make a lasting difference in how Americans think, feel, and act on issues of water in their communities and across the country. Learn more at thewatermain.org.
About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.
APM Reports’ Educate to Release Three New Audio Documentaries on Education in America
New documentaries feature COVID-19 effects on higher education and new reading education reporting by Emily Hanford
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 22, 2020 — APM Reports, the documentary and investigative unit of American Public Media, is releasing three new stories in its Educate series that will examine the latest challenges in education, starting July 29.
“Covid on Campus,” this year’s premiere documentary in Educate, covers the threat coronavirus poses to institutions of higher education. Producers Sasha Aslanian and Stephen Smith explore how the economic, social and health pressures created by the COVID-19 virus disproportionately impact students of color and those from disadvantaged communities. This hour-long special will look at the broader issues of equity and change in higher education provoked by the pandemic. “Covid on Campus” will debut on July 29.
In the second story of the Educate series, acclaimed education reporter Emily Hanford returns with continued reporting on the science behind reading comprehension and why many American children develop poor reading skills. In her new documentary “What the Words Say,” Hanford explores the link between poverty and reading achievement. She takes listeners to a juvenile detention center in Texas, where 40 to 50 percent of the incarcerated youth struggle to read. Hanford also speaks with a Nashville school district mother who has been fighting for years to get her son proper reading instruction. This new reporting is an expansion of Hanford’s prior work on how kids learn to read. Previously, Hanford investigated why kids with dyslexia did not receive adequate help, why more than half of U.S. fourth graders didn’t test proficiently in reading and why many schools’ reading curriculum were not aligned with the scientific findings on how to read. “What the Words Say” comes out August 6.
The final documentary from Educate examines the racial climate on college campuses in “Black at Mizzou.” Across the country, most college and university presidents rate the racial climate on their campus as “good” or “excellent,” but many students of color have a far different opinion. This documentary centers on the Black student experience at the University of Missouri, and the racist incidents that brought the campus to widespread protests and national attention in 2015. It will focus on how Black students created their own spaces inside the university. “Black at Mizzou” will be released on August 14 and is funded by the Lumina’s Fund for Racial Justice and Equity.
Listeners can subscribe and listen to these audio documentaries on the Educate podcast. The stories will also air on public radio stations across the country and available for streaming on apmreports.org. Follow APM Reports on Facebook and Twitter to stay informed.
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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org. Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.
About APM Reports
APM Reports, formed in November 2015, is a collection of investigative journalists and documentary producers, editors, data reporters, researchers and digital producers dedicated to producing high-quality reporting on issues that are often hidden from public view. At the heart of every APM Reports investigation lies a critical question — about powerful institutions and people, injustice and accountability – that deserves an unflinching commitment to finding answers in the public’s best interest. Visit apmreports.org for more.
Tales of Corporate Catastrophe Continue in Spectacular Failures Season Two
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 20, 2020 — American Public Media’s business podcast Spectacular Failures- a show on corporate business disasters- hosted by Lauren Ober returns for its second season on August 3.
Listen to the trailer of Spectacular Failures season two here. To support the show and get early access to the first two episodes, donate by July 23 at spectacularfailures.org/donate.
The new season of Spectacular Failures brings listeners fresh stories of business flops - ranging from the criminal to the absurd - through Ober’s signature narrative style, interviews and original in-depth reporting.
Ober is a charming storyteller whose curiosity about the causes of the biggest business blunders and breakdowns makes her an entertaining companion for audiences. In a genre that is often dominated by male voices, Ober lends her unique perspective to give listeners a fresh look at the stories she covers. She shines a light on how these business stories are also human stories and shows how at the end of the day, the rich and powerful are just as fallible as the rest of us.
The season premiere dives into a current business that has a shot at not being a “spectacular failure” — Blue Apron. The company struggled to keep its cost in check and to keep the dwindling customer base it had; plus, there were all the other meal delivery companies to compete with. But then COVID-19 struck. The closure of restaurants and the increased interest in home cooked meals gave the company new life, and its stock price jumped. Listen to Ober follow the company in real time and find out if Blue Apron is making the most of its unlikely lifeline.
Spectacular Failures will also dive into the retro glamour days of air travel on Pan Am; the nation’s largest dairy processor Dean Foods going belly up; Forever 21 closing up shop due to the changing whims of teens and the rise of online shopping; and many other stories of corporate tragedy that can’t be missed.
“With all the economic unease caused by the current pandemic, Spectacular Failures provides both entertainment and deeply needed perspective on the historical causes of business failures” said APM’s Lauren Dee, executive producer of Spectacular Failures. “These stories of human failure and corporate missteps provide context for the economic issues we are dealing with today. Fortunately, the show tells these tales in a way that anyone can understand and enjoy, no MBA needed.”
Listeners can find Spectacular Failures on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Learn more at www.spectacularfailures.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.
Comedian and Actor Tig Notaro Partners with American Public Media to Host Advice Podcast: Don't Ask Tig
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 15, 2020 — American Public Media is working with renowned comedian Tig Notaro to deliver a dose of honest advice in Don’t Ask Tig, a new podcast. Tig and her guests will do their best to answer life’s most pressing questions, from how to get over heartbreak to how to cut your own hair with toddler scissors. The show will serve up both levity and wisdom in a time when so many people are looking for answers. Don’t Ask Tig premieres July 22.
Listeners can subscribe to Don’t Ask Tig and hear the trailer here.
Named by Rolling Stone one of the best stand-up comics of all time, Tig is bringing her mix of deadpan humor and radical honesty to this new show. Whether she’s talking about how she made it through her own cancer diagnosis or how she and her wife, Stephanie, are keeping their 4-year-old twins entertained during quarantine, Tig gets personal as she answers listeners’ pleas for advice.
With the help of a rotating cast of guests—including Will Ferrell, Sarah Cooper and Glennon Doyle—Tig will field listener’s questions on topics spanning the whole range of human experience.
“I call the show ‘Don't Ask Tig’ because I want to warn people in advance to not ask for my advice,” said Tig. “Listeners will likely find that I may not always have the answers, but I'm having a great time trying to help as we all deal with so much uncertainty. My guests are hilarious and insightful, and I'm tremendously excited to share their humor and wisdom with the world.”
Tig was an early voice in the podcasting world, having hosted Professor Blastoff from 2011 to 2015. “Tig is the perfect host to help us see real life—as hard and ridiculous as it may be right now—with humor and clarity,” said APM’s Lauren Dee, executive producer of Don’t Ask Tig. “During these challenging times when we are stuck at home alone or with partners, spouses, roommates, or kids, Don’t Ask Tig is the escape we all need. The show offers real help, even if it’s just a good dose of laughter.”
Don’t Ask Tig episodes are released weekly and will include original new music by Edie Brickell, one of Tig’s all-time favorite artists. Listeners can find Don’t Ask Tig on Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms. Learn more at www.dontasktig.org and follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.
Marketplace Launches Its First-Ever Kids' Podcast About Money
New podcast Million Bazillion helps dollars make more sense for parents and kids—featuring celebrity guest voices like Kristen Bell, Duff Goldman and LeVar Burton
LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2020 — Announced today, Marketplace will debut its first-ever kids’ podcast called Million Bazillion, a show about money for kids and their families. In collaboration with popular children’s podcast Brains On!, Million Bazillion helps dollars make more sense. Hosted by Marketplace reporter Jed Kim and overseen by senior producer Bridget Bodnar, the team answers the awkward, uncomfortable and sometimes surprising questions that kids have about money. Million Bazillion is presented by Greenlight: The Debit Card for Kids.
Episode one premieres July 21. Listen to the Million Bazillion trailer and subscribe here.
Million Bazillion makes money fun, tackling tough topics like: Who invented money? How do we learn to negotiate? How should we caution kids about advertising? And, why do things cost what they do? Jed will help kids, and their parents and guardians, answer these questions.
Marketplace is on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country—and that means reaching new audiences, including kids and parents.
“As a parent of a 5- and 10-year-old, I need more shows like Million Bazillion in my life – something genuinely fun to listen to that’s also educational. Million Bazillion will help families and kids understand the complicated financial world around them,” says Sitara Nieves, Marketplace’s executive director of on-demand. “This is an exciting way to bring Marketplace’s mission of raising the economic intelligence of the country to a new generation, and we believe that teaching financial literacy is more important in these times than ever.”
This announcement comes on the heels of another Marketplace release—the launch of Marketplace Minute— a 60-second economic news report distributed nationally on commercial radio. This was a first-of-its-kind partnership bringing Marketplace’s signature business and economic storytelling to the nation’s largest commercial audio network.
About the Team:
Jed Kim is the host of Marketplace’s kids’ podcast, Million Bazillion. In addition to his work on the show, Jed hosts American Public Media’s podcast about water infrastructure called In Deep and has contributed to three seasons of APM kids’ podcast Smash Boom Best. He also recently hosted a radio special, Just Eat It, about the environmental challenges of food production and waste. Prior to hosting, Jed was a Marketplace reporter covering sustainability. He has deep roots in public media—before Marketplace, he was an environmental reporter at KPCC and producer for The Takeaway at WNYC.
Bridget Bodnar is the senior producer of Million Bazillion, overseeing the complete production process from piloting to launch, including development, writing, co-hosting and celebrity booking. Prior to that, she worked as a producer for Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal, where she produced major editorial projects for the daily show, booked major interviews with CEOs and policymakers and produced host field interviews. Since joining Marketplace in 2011, she has worked in various capacities on multiple programs in the Marketplace portfolio. Prior to her days at Marketplace, Bridget interned for the Los Angeles bureau chief of KQED and at Michigan Radio in Ann Arbor.
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About Marketplace
Marketplace® is on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country. Its core programs — Marketplace®, Marketplace Morning Report® and Marketplace Tech®— are currently broadcast on more than 800 public radio stations nationwide and heard by nearly 14 million weekly listeners. Marketplace podcasts, including Make Me Smart with Kai and Molly, TheUncertain Hour® and Corner Office, can be found at Marketplace.org or on your favorite podcast app. The Marketplace portfolio of programs are produced and distributed by American Public Media®, one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world. For more information on Marketplace, visit marketplace.org, follow on Twitter @marketplace or Facebook.
About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.