System/Policy
NPR receives $5.5M grant to expand collaborative journalism efforts
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The grant will support the creation of an Appalachia newsroom and experiments with short-form video.
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The grant will support the creation of an Appalachia newsroom and experiments with short-form video.
“The Thistle & Shamrock” airs on 237 NPR member stations, delving into new and traditional Celtic music through interviews with singers, songwriters and music experts.
Matthew Couch, founder of the news website D.C. Patriot, had spread conspiracy theories about the 2016 murder of Democratic National Committee employee Seth Rich.
LAist “dodged a little bit of a bullet,” while New Hampshire Public Radio has continued to see audience growth.
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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said the committee will “investigate the allegations against NPR and take appropriate action based upon what we find.”
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The senior editor violated NPR protocols for publishing work with other news organizations.
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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.