NPR News Interview With President Barack Obama, Airing Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 September 30, 2013 • In an interview airing today and tomorrow, President Barack Obama says House Leaders "not doing me a favor by paying for things that they have already approved."
NPR Correspondent Carrie Johnson Reports On Justice Dept. Suit Against North Carolina September 30, 2013 • NPR was among the first to report on the Justice Department's suit against North Carolina over the state's restrictive new voting law, taking aim at provisions that limit early voting periods and require government photo ID as an illegal form of discrimination against minorities at the ballot box.
Arun Rath Starts Hosting Weekends On NPR's 'All Things Considered,' Now From NPR West September 20, 2013 • Tune in Sat., Sept. 21, to hear NPR's newest host, Arun Rath, take up the mic for his first show.
NPR Music's 'Microphone Check' Presents '8 Million Stories; Hip Hop in 1993' September 16, 2013 • "Microphone Check" co-hosts Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Frannie Kelly present an evening of stories about hip-hop's golden year featuring panelists Mike Dean, Ghostface Killah, Ralph McDaniels, Faith Newman and Prince Paul. A DJ set from Shaheed Muhammad follows the discussion.
Paul G. Haaga, Jr. Will Serve As Acting President & CEO of NPR September 13, 2013 • The Board of Directors of NPR announced that Paul G. Haaga, Jr. will serve as Acting President & CEO of NPR effective September 30. Haaga has served on the Board since 2011, most recently as Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of its Finance Committee.
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic Talk 'In Utero' On NPR Music's 'All Songs Considered' September 10, 2013 • This week on NPR Music's All Songs Considered, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic of acclaimed rock band Nirvana talk about the 20th anniversary reissue of the album In Utero, and preview tracks from the new box set. The show can be streamed and downloaded now at www.npr.org/music.
NPR NPR Reports On Accessible Playgrounds & Maps More Than 1,300 Around The U.S. August 27, 2013 • NPR reports on a movement to build accessible playgrounds, and maps 1300+ such playgrounds.
Teshima Walker, Award-Winning NPR Executive Producer, Has Passed Away August 16, 2013 • The award-winning executive producer of NPR's Tell Me More, Teshima Walker, died this morning at the age of 44 after a two-year battle with colon cancer.
The New NPR.org Homepage is Live August 14, 2013 • Today, NPR relaunches its homepage, NPR.org, with a new look and audience experience: a robust, redesigned homepage that showcases the best of NPR, combined with a fully responsive design that optimizes for any screen.
NPR's 'The Summer Of '63' Series Recalls Civil Rights-Era Struggles August 9, 2013 • NPR looks back on pivotal moments from the civil rights era, a watershed time in US history.
NPR Books Stocks The 'Ultimate Backseat Bookshelf' August 6, 2013 • With just a few weeks left before school starts, NPR's annual Summer Books series spotlights a collection of 100 timeless reads for kids age 9-14. The Ultimate Backseat Bookshelf, selected from nominations by more than 2,000 listeners, is available online now at npr.org/books.
Threadless + NPR T-Shirt Design Challenge August 5, 2013 • Want to design a new NPR tee? We're hoping the answer is yes. Today we launch our "My Sound World" t-shirt design contest with Threadless, challenging artists and listeners around the globe to show us how the sounds and stories of public radio inspire you. Your design could end up in the NPR Shop.
NPR New Hires Eric Deggans As TV Critic and Correspondent August 1, 2013 • Media critic Eric Deggans (@Deggans) is joining NPR News as a TV critic and correspondent. In this newly created role of TV critic and correspondent, Deggans will continue to bring audiences his distinct perspective on television, media and cultural criticism.
