National Memorial Day Concert
Tune in to the annual broadcast of America's national night of remembrance. The multi-award-winning event honors the military service of all our men and women in uniform, their families and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Airing Sunday, May 29 at 8:00pm with an encore at 9:30pm
Birthdays
5/21 - Don Bedell
5/27 - Cassie Caldwell
WPSU Radio Highlights
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Qualified Families Can Get High-Speed Internet At A Low Cost Under Federal Program
WPSU’s Anne Danahy posted the story how a partnership with the federal government, 20 internet service companies have agreed to provide lower-income families high-speed plans for $30 a month or less, which, when coupled with a government subsidy, means many families can get high-speed access at no cost. Households can qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program in a number of ways, including having an income that's within 200% of the federal poverty level; participating in the national school lunch program; or receiving Medicaid or Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefits. The 20 companies participating include AT&T, Verizon (Fios) and Comcast. They'll each offer at least one high-speed plan for $30 a month or less.
As 988 Hotline Goes Live In Pennsylvania, Crisis Centers Need Workers
WPSU’s Brent Sholtis reported on an open secret in the world of crisis services. The 988 hotline that’s supposed to go live in mid-July? For many mobile phone users, it’s live already — and calls are coming in to crisis intervention centers. Jayne Wildasin, who manages True North Wellness Services in Hanover, said she is preparing for a lot more calls in the coming months. Following the passage of a federal law in 2020, states are required to adopt the 988 number by July 16. The three-digit number will gradually replace the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which is how most people reach her team now. Listen here.
WPSU Television Highlights
Lucy Worsley Investigates - Sunday, May 15, 8:00pm
What really happened to the Princes in the Tower? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of the two boys whose disappearance in 1483 has led to centuries of mystery and speculation.
The Investment 2022 - Monday, May 16, 9:00pm
Penn State student entrepreneurs will pitch to a panel of judges and compete for part of a $30,000 prize pool to try to earn funds for their startup companies.
Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize - Tuesday, May 17, 9:00pm
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, a PBS music special, honors singer-songwriter Lionel Richie, as he receives the distinguished honor from the Library of Congress.
Keystone Stories - Thursday, May 19, 8:00pm
The Arts Are Alive In Pa. - Creativity thrives in the Commonwealth—from community art projects to makerspaces, galleries and festivals, the arts play a pivotal role in bringing people together throughout our region.
Great Performances - Friday, May 20, 9:00pm
"Merry Wives” - Experience Shakespeare's comedic masterpiece from the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park set in South Harlem telling the story of the trickster Falstaff and the wily wives who outwit him in a celebration of Black joy, laughter and vitality.
Digging Deeper - Sunday, May 2, 10:30am & 6:00pm
Penn State's Next President - Penn State President Eric Barron talks to Penn State President elect Dr. Neeli Bendapudi about taking on the office of President, her vision for the university, and what come next for Penn State.
They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders - Monday, May 23, 9:00pm
Narrated by television news icon Tom Brokaw, THEY VOLUNTEERED FOR THIS: MERRILL'S MARAUDERS is an hour-long film focusing on one of World War II's most heroic and least talked about units. "Merrill's Marauders" fought in Burma in 1944-1945 under the legendary General Frank Merrill. The Marauders were all volunteers who specialized in "hit and run" tactics in the jungles and mountains of Burma. The unit received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2020 for their sacrifice and accomplishments.
NATURE: Equus: The Story of the Horse - Wednesday, May 25, 8:00pm
The relationship between man and his noble steed is almost as old as civilization itself, allowing our species to explore, conquer and flourish side by side with the horse. NATURE traces this revolutionizing partnership with anthropologist Niobe Thompson in this two-part series.
National Memorial Day Concert - Sunday, May 29, 8:00pm & 9:30pm
Tune in to the annual broadcast of America's national night of remembrance. The multi-award-winning event honors the military service of all our men and women in uniform, their families and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Industry News
FCC Rejects Push For Wireless Mic UHF Space
The Federal Communications Commission has denied a petition from Shure and Sennheiser to allocate a vacant UHF channel for wireless microphone use. The National Association of Broadcasters has argued against such an assignment, warning it would negatively affect full-power television stations. Full story.
New Tech Promises Better Signals, More Interactivity And Data Options For Pubcasters
The long-term future of audio delivery for broadcasters may be streaming and podcasting, but for now, terrestrial FM radio is still the most direct way pubcasters reach the bulk of their audience. At the recent NAB Show, Public Radio Engineering Conference and surrounding events in Las Vegas, technology developers offered new ways that they said would enhance broadcasters’ FM signals and help them to reach bigger audiences, along with better interactivity and data capacity. Full story.
Governmental Relations
Federal News
The Senate “Dear Colleague” funding letters in support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Interconnection and Ready to Learn in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education (Labor-HHS-Education) bill continues to circulate.
This 2-year forward funded request includes $565 million for CPB, level funding of $30.5 million for the Ready To Learn program and $60 million for Interconnection.
Senator Bob Casey and Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson on the House side have both signed these “Dear Colleague” letters in support of this funding.
WPSU receives approximately 11% of our budget in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) through a nationally designated funding formula for all public media stations.
State News
WPSU Board members and staff continue to present our case for funding to elected state lawmakers in our footprint. We are asking for support of Governor Wolf’s proposed allocation of $1.5 million in his budget for the 7 PA PBS TV stations (to be split equally or $214,285.) These meetings are planned ahead of budget deliberations beginning in early to mid-June.
Here is who we have met with to date:
Senator Judy Ward
Senator Wayne Langerholc
Senator Jake Corman
Rep. Rich Irvin
Rep. Kerry Benninghoff
Here’s who we are set to meet with:
Senator Cris Dush
Rep. Mike Armanini
Rep. Johnathan Hershey
Rep. Brian Smith
Rep. Scott Conklin
Kid Stuff?
NEW DELHI — A retired Indian couple is suing their son and daughter-in-law, demanding that they produce a grandchild within a year or pay them 50 million rupees ($675,000). Sanjeev Ranjan Prasad, a 61-year-old retired government officer, said it was an emotional and sensitive issue for him and his wife, Sadhana Prasad, and they cannot wait any longer. His son, a pilot, was married six years ago. “We want a grandson or a granddaughter within a year or compensation, because I have spent my life’s earnings on my son’s education,” Prasad told reporters on Thursday.mPrasad said he spent 3.5 million rupees ($47,300) for his son’s pilot training in the United States. - [AP - 5/13/22]
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