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Statement from Katherine Maher, NPR President & CEO, on Closure of Corporation for Public Broadcasting Today, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced that it will begin a "wind-down of its operations" and ultimate full operational closure following the passage of a federal rescissions p...

After more than half a century of service, Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CBP) is winding down operations. This loss is deeply felt across public media.

CPB has been an essential institution in enabling local radio, cultural programming & independent journalism.

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Watch Sierra Hull Turn NPR's 'Tiny Desk' Into A Bluegrass Haven Sierra Hull showcased songs from her 2025 album, 'A Tip Toe High Wire,' on the latest installment of NPR Music's 'Tiny Desk Concert.'

Watch Sierra Hull Turn NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ Into A Bluegrass Haven

Alt.Latino: It's a Bad Bunny summer in Puerto Rico: Ana recaps 2 of his shows : All Songs Considered

Pete Buttigieg warns Democrats can't go back to status quo after President Trump Steve Inskeep speaks with former US Secretary for Transportation Pete Buttigieg about distrust in government and the status of the Democratic party.

What can having a beard tell you about a persons political intentions?

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Today, President Trump signed a bill into law that will eliminate $1.1B of federal funding for public media. This devastating act tipped the threat against journalism in America into a crisis.

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The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time From pop culture and history to sports and more, these are the best podcasts ever made.

Time Magazine has released its list of the 100 Best Podcasts of All Time — and NPR is proudly represented.

Congratulations to Code Switch, Embedded, Fresh Air, Planet Money, and Throughline for earning a well-deserved spot among the greatest.

Watch Rusowsky Live His 'Real Dream' of Performing on Tiny Desk Rusowsky brings his flute and piano to NPR’s Tiny Desk with a live set of acoustic tracks from his new album 'Daisy.'

WATCH RUSOWSKY LIVE HIS ‘REAL DREAM’ OF PERFORMING ON TINY DESK

Love podcasts? And newsletters?!?! NPR just launched Pod Club — a newsletter for podcast people. You’ll get fresh episode recommendations every week, handpicked by the people that LIVE for this stuff. Subscribe: www.npr.org/newsletter/p....

Congress eliminated public media funding—and the president signed it into law. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
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Congress just clawed back funding for public media—hurting communities nationwide. We’re more committed than ever to keeping you informed and connected.

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NPR's office, and a headshot of Ann Philbin, text reads: Getty Prize is awarded to Ann Philbin. NPR receives accompanying $500,000 Getty grant

Ann Philbin is awarded the 2025 Getty Prize! Philbin chose @npr.org for the Getty Prize's accompanying $500,000 pay-it-forward grant.

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Erica Osher named Vice President, AI Labs Erica Osher will be joining NPR to serve as its Vice President, AI Labs starting July 28.

Erica Osher named Vice President, AI Labs

This TikTok video is fake, but every word was taken from a real creator TikTok researchers and users say there is yet another type of deception to look out for on the hit video app: deepfake videos that copy the exact words of a real creator but in a different voice.

This TikTok video is fake, but every word was taken from a real creator

See Clipse Go Hard With Six-Song 'Tiny Desk' Concert The reunited Clipse continued their promo tour in support of their new album 'Let God Sort Em Out' with a visit to NPR’s Tiny Desk on Friday.

SEE CLIPSE GO HARD WITH SIX-SONG ‘TINY DESK’ CONCERT

Wet Leg Heat Up NPR Tiny Desk Concert With Four-Song ‘Moisturizer’ LP Preview Wet Leg previewed their upcoming LP, 'Moisturizer' (July 11) with a four-song NPR Tiny Desk Concert set focused on songs from their sophomore effort.

Wet Leg Heat Up NPR Tiny Desk Concert With Four-Song ‘Moisturizer’ LP Preview
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NPR brings news, culture, and information from every corner of the country to every corner of the country. But today, public media as we know it is in jeopardy. Take a stand and call or send a letter to your Senators at the link in our bio today.
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On July 4th, are you a thrill- or chill-seeker? : Short Wave Independence Day is approaching! Imagine in a few days, someone has procured illegal fireworks from a couple of states over. Are you:A) first in line to light themB) content to watch while others set ...

On July 4th, are you a thrill- or chill-seeker?

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Make Triumphant 'Tiny Desk' Return With 'Woodland' Magic Watch Gillian Welch & David Rawlings perform three songs off their Grammy-winning 2024 album, 'Woodland,' and more during their first 'Tiny Desk Concert' set in 15 years.

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Make Triumphant ‘Tiny Desk’ Return With ‘Woodland’ Magic

NPR's Scott Simon inducted to the Radio Hall of Fame The latest batch of inductees to the Radio Hall of Fame are out, including NPR's very own Scott Simon. Before he hosted "Weekend Edition," he started with NPR in 1977 as Chicago bureau chief.

NPR's Scott Simon inducted to the Radio Hall of Fame

'We need a better quality of life': Zohran Mamdani on taxing the rich, tackling hate New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his vision for the city and his surprise win in last week's Democratic primary on Morning Edition.

'We need a better quality of life': Zohran Mamdani on taxing the rich, tackling hate

NPR's Felix Contreras opened minds to Latin alternative music. He's finally getting his due Known as "Tío Felix" among friends and colleagues, Contreras will be honored at the Hispanic Heritage Awards in September.

NPR’s Felix Contreras opened minds to Latin alternative music. He’s finally getting his due

Rico Nasty Rocks Out In A Jam-Packed NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Rico and her band remix ’On The Low,’ and play her biggest hits alongside selections from her new album.

Rico Nasty Rocks Out In A Jam-Packed NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

The Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system The Department of Homeland Security, with help from DOGE, has rolled out a tool that purports to be able to check the citizenship status of almost all Americans.

The Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) has announced that NPR’s Felix Contreras, a trailblazing journalist and an international ambassador for Latin music and art, will receive the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Award for Journalism at the 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards (HHAs).

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Inside NPR's Tiny Desk Set Full of Priceless Objects | Set Tour | Architectural Digest

Michelle Obama addresses *those* divorce rumors — and how she defines her own story Michelle Obama is in a place in her life where she gets to integrate her public and private self a little more. She tells Rachel that means saying "no" to some of the things that are expected of her.

Michelle Obama addresses *those* divorce rumors — and how she defines her own story

Watch: LIVING COLOUR Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Time's Up' Album With NPR 'Tiny Desk' Performance LIVING COLOUR delivered a five-song set as part of National Public Radio's (NPR) popular "Tiny Desk" concert series, which sees artists play in the open office for a small crowd of mostly NPR employee...

Watch: LIVING COLOUR Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Time's Up' Album With NPR 'Tiny Desk' Performance