Tag: NPR
Celebration for Diane Rehm honors departing host’s warmth, grit and voice
Speaking in the aftermath of the election, Rehm urged public radio to listen “better and harder to those to whom we have ...How Lisa Napoli found herself writing a book about Joan Kroc
The public radio reporter tells the back story behind her new biography about the McDonald’s heiress and NPR benefactor.Framed around broad questions, NPR’s ‘Nation Engaged’ built election coverage with strong local focus
The editorial collaboration tested new approaches for framing news coverage in ways that attract diverse voices and promote the role of local ...NPR and KQED partner on live national election coverage
KQED will host two hours of the broadcast.The Pub #83: Why Joan Kroc gave NPR its biggest gift ever
Kroc wasn’t much of an NPR fan, but a woman who was quickly dying and had limited time to make big decisions ...NPR hires first general manager for podcasting
Neal Carruth starts in the new position after Thanksgiving.‘The Pub’ #81: Scrutinizing the big NPR ratings bump
NPR audience development chief Israel Smith and researcher Susan Leland flesh out the numbers and speculate about what’s driving them.News stations should watch for competition from low-power upstarts
A radio consultant sees a threat to NPR stations that lack adequate local news coverage.CPB Board selects new leadership, NPR’s Brand lands in London, and other comings and goings ...
Also, American Experience has named its first historian in residence.How Sarah McCammon’s religious upbringing informs her reporting
The NPR reporter’s background in evangelical Christianity has given her insight into conservative political communities.NPR restructures its Story Lab incubator
NPR is getting more of its staff and outside producers involved in experimenting with ideas for new programs and show segments.NPR, WXPN partnership will provide music coverage from Nashville
The partnership looks to explore the “depth and diversity” of Music City and the South.‘The Pub’ #79: The life and music of Don Voegeli, ‘All Things Considered’ theme composer
Why hasn't anyone heard of the author of one of the most famous and enduring pieces of theme music ever written?NPR diversity VP steps in as interim Code Switch editor
Code Switch’s previous leader started Monday as local/regional news director for WAMU in Washington, D.C.Reshuffling of NPR Music includes farewell to ‘Microphone Check’ team
The network is also deepening partnerships with stations and filling new roles in the division.
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