Obituaries
Bob Edwards, first host of NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ dies at 76
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Edwards was “one of the great voices and talents of this network’s history,” NPR CEO John Lansing said.
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Edwards was “one of the great voices and talents of this network’s history,” NPR CEO John Lansing said.
Collin Campbell discusses his return to public media as NPR’s SVP of podcasting strategy and why limited-run podcasts still have a place in the network’s portfolio.
At a board meeting, Chief of Staff Chris Turpin also shared updates on NPR Network initiatives.
“I’m thrilled — and grateful — for the chance to lead the show in this next chapter, with more curation, conversations and musical companionship,” Hilton said.
“We need to be connecting with different communities, folks with different perspectives in the country and in the world,” says NPR’s Eva Rodriguez.
In an excerpt from his new memoir, the former producer looks back on his first days with the network.
“The value proposition of public radio over the last 50-plus years is at the core of your fundamental challenge.”
Each NPR member station will receive at least $2,500 next month.
The paper responds to the recent announcement that foundations plan to direct more than $500 million toward local journalism in coming years.
The Alliance of Rural Public Media is bringing together station leaders to share ideas and educate lawmakers.
NPR is “budgeting conservatively as we get past some of the economic uncertainty that’s happening right now,” said CFO Daphne Kwon.
“John has faced the highs and lows with grace and equanimity,” said NPR Board Chair Jeff Sine.
CEO John Lansing said the move will ensure NPR is “more united than ever in our efforts to strengthen our network and succeed in our mission to reach our current and future audiences wherever they consume NPR content.”
“This is a bitter pill,” said Eric Marrapodi, VP of news programming. “We really wanted this to work. And this was a big, big swing to try to do this.”
Anya Grundmann is leaving her role as SVP of programming for NPR.
“The hallmark of her reporting,” says colleague Elissa Nadworny, “is ‘I want to be with people in their lives. I want to be with them on the fishing boat. I want to be on their cattle ranch when the cows cross into their property.’”
“What sticks with people in the end is a story about another human being and what they’ve gone through,” says Joanna Kakissis.
While the pandemic has accelerated the pace of change and increased the sheer number of people working remotely, NPR has had at least some remote workers for nearly its entire existence.
New workplace norms are giving employees greater flexibility, while leaders are learning to manage remote teams and build community.