WGBH Boston acquires Public Radio International

Public Radio International says it has been acquired by Boston media station WGBH.

Public Radio International says it has been acquired by Boston media station WGBH.

Minneapolis-based PRI is the national content producer, network and service provider for public radio. A statement put out by the two companies Thursday says they will "pursue a shared vision for developing and funding" content for public media.

It says PRI will continue to operate independently as a tax-exempt nonprofit in Minneapolis.

WGBH is known for producing such public television shows as "Nova" and "Frontline."

Financial details of the acquisition were not immediately available.

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