That is why this month,
the three letters in our name will be replaced
with the three-letter questions
that are the seed of every story.
A reminder that any attempt to silence curiosity will only inspire more of it.
Learn more at npr.org/curious
Curiosity is core to being human.
It doesn't wait for permission.
It can't be contained.
People notice.
People question.
NPR is there to listen.
To ask more questions.
To take your curiosity further.
And we're not going anywhere.
Most stories do not begin with a journalist.
When a river is drying up,
the first to notice are the people living beside it.
When a new band emerges,
the first to find out is often a neighbor.
When a school loses teachers,
the first to ask why is a parent.
Why? Because questions like these are at the heart of NPR's mission to create a more informed society. Because your freedom to ask “who?” “how?” and “why?” is at the cornerstone of American democracy. Because it’s a reminder that any attempt to silence curiosity will only inspire more of it.
across out-of-home activations in New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., on feeds across social media— even on the signage in front of our headquarters.
As part of a national, multi-platform campaign created in partnership with creative advertising agency Mischief @ No Fixed Address, we’re raising the three-letter questions at the core of all our journalism, and we’re putting them everywhere:
After a year of sustained political attacks threatening to silence NPR – including Congress' rescission of $1 billion in funding for public media – we thought it was time to loudly champion the questions that live at the heart of human curiosity.
Wondering why the NPR logo looks a little different today? Thread below:
If you donated recently, THANK YOU! Your financial support makes trustworthy journalism freely accessible to people every single day. ❤️🖤💙
Donors are an essential part of the NPR community. You can join them here: n.pr/4pCcFIx
Midnight is the deadline to make a gift in 2025! Let's start this next chapter strong 🤝
Your donation right now means more Tiny Desk concerts. ✅ More podcast episodes. ✅ More of the trusted, freely accessible reporting you and your community deserve. ✅
Give here before midnight: n.pr/4pCcFIx
How much did you lean on us in 2025? How much did the world?
There are fewer than 48 hours left to make a year-end gift that keeps people informed, inspired and connected.
Donate: Click here ➡️ n.pr/4pCcFIx
Your year-end contribution now breaks news, tells vital stories and keeps trusted information accessible to everyone 24/7/365.
Don't wait — donate now by clicking right here: n.pr/4pCcFIx
This #GivingTuesday, we asked why you give. You answered!
Your donations fund independent journalism. Your comments confirm why it matters. Thank you for giving back to the network you trust.
Swipe to see a few reasons why this community supports public media. Click to join them: n.pr/4pCcFIx
Today, the world is focused on generosity. Your #GivingTuesday gift to public media is an investment in your community and trusted, freely accessible reporting. After a challenging year, your kindness today ensures local NPR stations and national programs start the next chapter stronger. #DonateHere
NPR's Books We Love 2025 is here! We've dropped over 380 new recommendations, handpicked and personally reviewed by the voices you trust: Michel Martin, Maureen Corrigan, Glen Weldon, and more.
Dive in now
#BooksWeLove #NPRBooks
In conjunction with this outcome, NPR is pleased to offer all interconnected public radio stations total and full relief from interconnection fees for two years.
Read more here: www.npr.org/2025/11/17/g...
In a November 17 stipulation, both parties agreed that the Executive Order is unconstitutional and that CPB will not implement or enforce it unless ordered by a court. CPB also agreed to disburse previously agreed upon funds to NPR to provide interconnection services to the public radio system.
An update on our legal challenge of Executive Order 14290
NPR has reached a resolution with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to protect public radio distribution and First Amendment rights.
It’s Public Radio Music Day. It’s a celebration of art over algorithms. It’s a celebration of discovery, diversity, and deep listening. Keep the music playing in stations across the nation.
Stand up for the NPR Network’s commitment to free, public-access music at the link here: n.pr/47jpe4d
This research improves our understanding of AI's impact on journalism and helps us advocate for best practices that ensure NPR’s reporting is represented accurately.
NPR was one of 22 public service media organizations to participate in a global research study on news integrity in AI assistants. The study, led by the BBC and European Broadcasting Union (EBU), identified multiple systemic issues in how news is represented across four leading AI tools.
A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...
New NPR limited series 'Books We've Loved' spotlights literary classics and beloved contemporary reads
