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Tuesday May 19, 2020

Stephen Voss

$4.7 Million Grant From Eric & Wendy Schmidt to NPR Collaborative Journalism Network

May 19, 2020 • The $4.7 million grant from Eric and Wendy Schmidt will fund regional newsrooms in California and the Midwest to boost local coverage and investigative journalism.

Thursday May 7, 2020

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NPR And Counter Culture Introduce The NPR Coffee Club

May 7, 2020 • The NPR Coffee Club is a new coffee subscription service that brings roasted-to-order whole bean coffee to your home and supports NPR's mission.

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WAMU And NPR Announce Jenn White As New Host Of 1A

May 7, 2020 • Host of WBEZ Chicago's Making Oprah and Making Obama Podcasts Joins 1A as the Nationally Syndicated Talk NPR Show Continues to Gain Audience

Thursday April 30, 2020

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Use of Smart Speakers in the U.S. Increases During Quarantine

April 30, 2020 • NPR and Edison Research The Smart Audio Report Spring 2020 finds 77% of adults in the U.S. have had a change in their typical routine due to COVID-19 outbreak

Wednesday April 15, 2020

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Music Fans, Artists, 75+ Stations Celebrate Public Radio Music Day on April 16th

April 15, 2020 • Through difficult times, local public radio music stations band together to pay tribute to their listeners, musicians & communities

Monday April 6, 2020

Poynter's Kelly McBride Will Be NPR's New Public Editor

The Poynter Institute's Kelly McBride will serve as NPR's next public editor, responsible for bringing transparency to matters of journalism and journalism ethics. Poynter hide caption

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Poynter's Kelly McBride Will Be NPR's New Public Editor

April 6, 2020 • McBride will write about the ethical dilemmas NPR's journalists face across all platforms. She begins her new duties today.

Wednesday April 1, 2020

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NPR CEO John Lansing Names Michael Smith Chief Marketing Officer

April 1, 2020 • Smith brings more than 30 years of experience in entertainment brand marketing, content, digital, and revenue generating brand extensions. He starts at NPR April 6.

Thursday March 26, 2020

FRONTLINE And NPR Investigate The Plastics Industry

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FRONTLINE And NPR Investigate The Plastics Industry

March 26, 2020 • FRONTLINE and NPR investigate how the plastics industry used recycling to help sell more plastic.

Wednesday March 25, 2020

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New Series From NPR's 'Code Switch' On The Census

March 25, 2020 • Throughout April hear stories about the history of what it means to be counted in America.

Monday March 23, 2020

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NPR's Wow in the World Podcast Goes Daily for Kids and Families

March 23, 2020 • NPR's kid-friendly podcast, Wow in the World, will be adding a daily game show.

Friday March 20, 2020

NPR Launches The National Conversation with All Things Considered

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NPR Launches The National Conversation with All Things Considered

March 20, 2020 • NPR will launch a nightly hour of special programming about the global pandemic starting at 9 p.m. ET (Monday - Friday).

Wednesday March 18, 2020

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NPR's 'Coronavirus Daily' Podcast Follows How The Pandemic Affects Our Daily Lives

March 18, 2020 • The 10-minute afternoon news podcast hosted by Kelly McEvers will have everything listeners need to know about coronavirus in one place

Monday March 2, 2020

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'Invisibilia' Season Six Debuts Friday

March 2, 2020 • Through April, hear stories of improbable workarounds to desperate problems

Friday February 28, 2020

NPR Board Welcomes Member Director Maria O'Mara

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NPR Board Welcomes Member Director Maria O'Mara

February 28, 2020 • Maria O'Mara has been elected as a Member Director to fill an unexpired term vacancy on the Board.

Thursday February 20, 2020

CPB, NPR Partner with Public Media Stations to Launch Gulf States Newsroom

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CPB, NPR Partner with Public Media Stations to Launch Gulf States Newsroom

February 20, 2020 • Public media stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, have joined together to launch the Gulf States newsroom.