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Wednesday January 19, 2022

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Aaron Scott and Regina G. Barber join Short Wave

January 19, 2022 • Environmental reporter Aaron Scott will join as co-host in late February. Astrophysicist Regina G. Barber joins the team this week as the podcast's first Scientist in Residence.

Tuesday January 18, 2022

Public Radio Network Standards & Practices Handbook working group announced

January 18, 2022 • Through this project, NPR & stations will work together to develop a living, responsive resource that supplements existing handbooks in the public media sphere.

Thursday January 13, 2022

NPR joins Sundance Film Festival with Virtual Storytelling Lodge

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NPR joins Sundance Film Festival with Virtual Storytelling Lodge

January 13, 2022 • NPR is back at Sundance Film Festival with the virtual NPR Storytelling Lodge.

Wednesday January 5, 2022

NPR Presents: NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and Denice Frohman co-host Code Switch Live.

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NPR Presents: NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and Denice Frohman co-host Code Switch Live.

January 5, 2022 • NPR Presents: NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and Denice Frohman co-host Code Switch Live.

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NPR's Student Podcast Challenge Opens For Middle & High School Students

January 5, 2022 • The fourth annual Student Podcast Challenge is back and open for all eligible contestants

Tuesday January 4, 2022

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Starting this week get 'Consider This' on Saturdays and 'Up First' on Sundays

January 4, 2022 • 'Up First' is now available seven days a week, and 'Consider This' now six days a week

Thursday December 30, 2021

LaFontaine E. Oliver Reelected As NPR Board Chair, Jeff Sine Elected Vice Chair

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LaFontaine E. Oliver Reelected As NPR Board Chair, Jeff Sine Elected Vice Chair

December 30, 2021 • NPR Board of Directors is proud to announce that LaFontaine E. Oliver has been elected to a second term as Board Chair, and Jeff Sine has been elected as Vice-Chair.

Tuesday December 28, 2021

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Leila Fadel Named Host of Morning Edition and Up First

December 28, 2021 • Fadel was NPR's international correspondent based in Cairo and most recently a national correspondent covering race and identity.

Tuesday December 21, 2021

NPR Music to present NEW YEAR'S DAY FROM VIENNA 2022

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NPR Music to present NEW YEAR'S DAY FROM VIENNA 2022

December 21, 2021 • The Vienna Philharmonic will perform their famous New Year's Day concert from the renowned Musikverein in Vienna on January 1, 2022.

Monday December 13, 2021

NPR Music marks the end of HBO's 'Insecure' with Kier Lehman and a Tiny Desk takeover

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NPR Music marks the end of HBO's 'Insecure' with Kier Lehman and a Tiny Desk takeover

December 13, 2021 • R&B Artists B.K. Habermehl, Nnena, TeaMarrr perform from Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen in Inglewood, CA.

Monday December 6, 2021

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The Limits with Jay Williams Launches January 4

December 6, 2021 • New episodes drop every Tuesday starting January 4th, 2021

Friday December 3, 2021

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Malik Abdullah Named Vice President of Product at NPR

December 3, 2021 • NPR is excited to announce that Malik Abdullah has accepted the role of Vice President of Product

Thursday December 2, 2021

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Nik Khilnani joins NPR as Vice President of Engineering

December 2, 2021 • With his team, Khilnani bears responsibility for developing and supporting a suite of world-class digital products and systems used within NPR and across the public media digital ecosystem.

Wednesday December 1, 2021

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NPR College Podcast Challenge Now Open

December 1, 2021 • The College Podcast Challenge will be open from December 1, 2021 through February 28 - the winner will get $5000!

Wednesday November 24, 2021

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NPR Unveils: "Books We Love," an Interactive Reading Guide

November 24, 2021 • Formerly Known as the NPR Book Concierge, NPR's annual interactive, year-end reading guide is back with a new look and name: Books We Love!