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Right to be Curious

Learn more about the campaign at the link in our bio, or at npr.org/curious.

03.03.2026 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Why? Because questions like these are at the heart of NPR's mission to create a more informed society. Because your freedom to ask โ€œwho?โ€ โ€œhow?โ€ and โ€œwhy?โ€ is at the cornerstone of American democracy. Because itโ€™s a reminder that any attempt to silence curiosity will only inspire more of it.

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across out-of-home activations in New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., on feeds across social mediaโ€” even on the signage in front of our headquarters.

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As part of a national, multi-platform campaign created in partnership with creative advertising agency Mischief @ No Fixed Address, weโ€™re raising the three-letter questions at the core of all our journalism, and weโ€™re putting them everywhere:

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After a year of sustained political attacks threatening to silence NPR โ€“ including Congress' rescission of $1 billion in funding for public media โ€“ we thought it was time to loudly champion the questions that live at the heart of human curiosity.

03.03.2026 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wondering why the NPR logo looks a little different today? Thread below:

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If you donated recently, THANK YOU! Your financial support makes trustworthy journalism freely accessible to people every single day. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’™

Donors are an essential part of the NPR community. You can join them here: n.pr/4pCcFIx

02.01.2026 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Midnight is the deadline to make a gift in 2025! Let's start this next chapter strong ๐Ÿค

Your donation right now means more Tiny Desk concerts. โœ… More podcast episodes. โœ… More of the trusted, freely accessible reporting you and your community deserve. โœ…

Give here before midnight: n.pr/4pCcFIx

31.12.2025 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 โžก๏ธ n.pr/4pCcFIx

30.12.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Your year-end contribution now breaks news, tells vital stories and keeps trusted information accessible to everyone 24/7/365.

Don't wait โ€” donate now by clicking right here: n.pr/4pCcFIx

29.12.2025 19:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Itโ€™s Public Radio Music Day. Itโ€™s a celebration of art over algorithms. Itโ€™s a celebration of discovery, diversity, and deep listening. Keep the music playing in stations across the nation.

Stand up for the NPR Networkโ€™s commitment to free, public-access music at the link here: n.pr/47jpe4d

29.10.2025 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 NPRโ€™s reporting is represented accurately.

22.10.2025 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Asรญ ha sido el รฉxito del Mes de la Herencia Hispana enย elย Tinyย Desk de NPR La actuaciรณn en la radio pรบblica estadounidense de โ€˜31 Minutosโ€™, la serie mรกs querida de la televisiรณn infantil chilena, acumula 9,1 millones de reproducciones en YouTube

Asรญ ha sido el รฉxito del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el Tiny Desk de NPR

16.10.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Statement from NPRโ€™s Editor in Chief on the Pentagonโ€™s Press Policy.
Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...

13.10.2025 21:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10334    ๐Ÿ” 2936    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 311    ๐Ÿ“Œ 201
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Gloria Estefan Proves the Rhythm Still Gets Us at NPRโ€™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 NPRโ€™S TINY DESK: WATCH

14.10.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€”ย 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Macario Martรญnez lleva el sonido de Mรฉxico a Tiny Desk NPR music celebra el mes de la Latinidad con Macario Martรญnez en Tiny Desk. El cantautor mexicano llevรณ a las oficinas en Washington el sonido de la

Macario Martรญnez lleva el sonido de Mรฉxico a Tiny Desk

10.10.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œQuรฉ lindo hacer que la gente se sienta cerca a algo que se parece a un hogarโ€: Jani Dueรฑas tras el รฉxito de 31 Minutos en el Tiny Desk La aclamada presentaciรณn de 31 Minutos actualmente supera los 2,5 millones de visitas en YouTube.

โ€œQuรฉ lindo hacer que la gente se sienta cerca a algo que se parece a un hogarโ€: Jani Dueรฑas tras el รฉxito de 31 Minutos en el Tiny Desk

08.10.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Adrian Quesada Brings 'Boleros Psicodรฉlicos' To Life For 'Tiny Desk Concert' Adrian Quesada's 'Tiny Desk Concert' saw the Austin, Texas-based musician offering songs from his 'Boleros Psicodรฉlicos' albums.

Adrian Quesada Brings โ€˜Boleros Psicodรฉlicosโ€™ To Life For โ€˜Tiny Desk Concertโ€™

01.10.2025 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1