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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

02.12.2025 21:40 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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

02.12.2025 14:32 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Books We Love Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.

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

24.11.2025 16:27 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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NPR reaches settlement protecting public radio distribution and First Amendment rights NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) have reached a resolution concerning the disbursement of federal funds appropriated for interconnection services, leading to a joint stipulation i...

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...

18.11.2025 21:53 — 👍 9    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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NPR reaches settlement protecting public radio distribution and First Amendment rights NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) have reached a resolution concerning the disbursement of federal funds appropriated for interconnection services, leading to a joint stipulation i...

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.

18.11.2025 21:53 — 👍 10    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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NPR reaches settlement protecting public radio distribution and First Amendment rights NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) have reached a resolution concerning the disbursement of federal funds appropriated for interconnection services, leading to a joint stipulation i...

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.

18.11.2025 21:53 — 👍 26    🔁 9    💬 1    📌 1
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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

29.10.2025 18:50 — 👍 13    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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Global study on news integrity in AI assistants shows need for safeguards and improved accuracy NPR participated in a global research study led by the BBC and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on news integrity in AI assistants. The study found that AI assistants routinely misrepresented new...

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.

22.10.2025 14:16 — 👍 7    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

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.

22.10.2025 14:16 — 👍 11    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 1
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See Tame Impala Go All-Acoustic for First Time for NPR Tiny Desk Set Tame Impala marked the arrival of their new album 'Deadbeat' with their first-ever all-acoustic performance for NRP's Tiny Desk.

SEE TAME IMPALA GO ALL-ACOUSTIC FOR FIRST TIME FOR NPR TINY DESK SET

17.10.2025 16:37 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Así ha sido el éxito del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el Tiny Desk de NPR La actuación en la radio pública estadounidense de ‘31 Minutos’, la serie más querida de la televisión infantil chilena, acumula 9,1 millones de reproducciones en YouTube

Así ha sido el éxito del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el Tiny Desk de NPR

16.10.2025 15:51 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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NPR names Mishka Pitter-Armand Chief Marketing Officer NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher announced today that Mishka Pitter-Armand will become NPR's Chief Marketing Officer. She will play a key role in efforts to strengthen NPR's programming portfolio...

NPR names Mishka Pitter-Armand Chief Marketing Officer

15.10.2025 17:48 — 👍 31    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...

13.10.2025 21:32 — 👍 10399    🔁 2967    💬 315    📌 201
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Gloria Estefan Proves the Rhythm Still Gets Us at NPR’s Tiny Desk: Watch Watch Gloria Estefan deliver the "Rhythm is Gonna Get You" and more hits on her 30-minute NPR Tiny Desk Concert performance.

GLORIA ESTEFAN PROVES THE RHYTHM STILL GETS US AT NPR’S TINY DESK: WATCH

14.10.2025 16:23 — 👍 22    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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New NPR limited series 'Books We've Loved' spotlights literary classics and beloved contemporary reads New podcast series invites authors, critics and cultural voices to revisit the books that shaped us — and still speak to us today.

New NPR limited series 'Books We've Loved' spotlights literary classics and beloved contemporary reads

14.10.2025 16:21 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Macario Martínez lleva el sonido de México a Tiny Desk NPR music celebra el mes de la Latinidad con Macario Martínez en Tiny Desk. El cantautor mexicano llevó a las oficinas en Washington el sonido de la

Macario Martínez lleva el sonido de México a Tiny Desk

10.10.2025 15:22 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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“Qué lindo hacer que la gente se sienta cerca a algo que se parece a un hogar”: Jani Dueñas tras el éxito de 31 Minutos en el Tiny Desk La aclamada presentación de 31 Minutos actualmente supera los 2,5 millones de visitas en YouTube.

“Qué lindo hacer que la gente se sienta cerca a algo que se parece a un hogar”: Jani Dueñas tras el éxito de 31 Minutos en el Tiny Desk

08.10.2025 15:22 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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NPR Politics Podcast Turns 10 and Gets a New Host Miles Parks Named Co-Host of NPR Politics Podcast as Show Marks 10th Anniversary with Special Live Event

NPR is thrilled to announce that Miles Parks will be joining the NPR Politics Podcast as a co-host, joining Tamara Keith and Sarah McCammon. In addition to hosting the podcast, Parks will continue his work reporting for the Washington Desk, where he focuses on voting and election security.

02.10.2025 17:33 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Students, listen up! NPR's College Podcast Challenge is back for 2025 Our national podcasting contest for college students is now open for entries. Submit your story for a chance to win our $5,000 grand prize, and hear your podcast on NPR.

Calling all college students! NPR's fifth annual College Podcast Challenge is now open. Enter now for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize, and hear your story on NPR. Deadline is Jan. 16. Good luck!

02.10.2025 13:11 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Adrian Quesada Brings 'Boleros Psicodélicos' To Life For 'Tiny Desk Concert' Adrian Quesada's 'Tiny Desk Concert' saw the Austin, Texas-based musician offering songs from his 'Boleros Psicodélicos' albums.

Adrian Quesada Brings ‘Boleros Psicodélicos’ To Life For ‘Tiny Desk Concert’

01.10.2025 19:48 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself. Stand with us today – donate at the link below.

n.pr/46wamAj

01.10.2025 13:12 — 👍 71    🔁 26    💬 0    📌 3
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Wild Card has the best questions. How To Do Everything has the best answers.
Tomorrow, the writers of the Pod Club newsletter are going live with the hosts of BOTH shows. Get ready for quality podcast recs, and fun with a few of your favorite hosts.
Wednesday at 2pm ET on YouTube.

30.09.2025 16:07 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Chuwi inicia otro capítulo: nueva música, gira y un “Tiny Desk” La banda puertorriqueña acompañó a Bad Bunny durante los 31 espectáculos que dio como parte de su residencia en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico

Chuwi inicia otro capítulo: nueva música, gira y un “Tiny Desk”

26.09.2025 17:51 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Ari Shapiro on Listening | Category | JEOPARDY!
YouTube video by Jeopardy! Ari Shapiro on Listening | Category | JEOPARDY!

This outgoing ATC host appeared on Jeopardy! last night. Answer: Who is Ari Shapiro?
Ari read a full category of clues called: “Ari Shapiro on Talking & Listening” Even Nina Totenberg gets a shout out. Check out the segment here:

23.09.2025 14:16 — 👍 9    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
Sonali Mehta named Executive Director of NPR Music

Sonali Mehta named Executive Director of NPR Music

16.09.2025 15:48 — 👍 11    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This All Things Considered host is appearing on Jeopardy! Monday, 9/22.

Answer: Who is Ari Shapiro?

15.09.2025 20:24 — 👍 22    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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NPR Names Thomas Evans as Editor in Chief and Marta McLellan Ross as Chief of Staff NPR today announced the appointment of Thomas Evans as Editor in Chief and Marta McLellan Ross as Chief of Staff, further strengthening the organization's leadership team as it builds the future of pu...

NPR is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments, both from within the organization: Thomas Evans as Editor in Chief and Marta McLellan Ross as Chief of Staff.

Congratulations to Thomas and Marta!

11.09.2025 18:29 — 👍 10    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Here they are: The best student podcasts in America For the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge, we've listened to nearly 2,000 entries from around the U.S., and narrowed them down to 11 middle school and 10 high school finalists.

Here they are: The best student podcasts in America

11.09.2025 13:44 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Ryland Barton Named NPR Newscast Anchor NPR announced today that Ryland Barton will be joining the Newscast team as a PM anchor.

Ryland Barton Named NPR Newscast Anchor

03.09.2025 19:09 — 👍 19    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Join NPR Hosts and Journalists In Conversation at the National Book Festival

Join NPR Hosts and Journalists In Conversation at the National Book Festival

03.09.2025 18:33 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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