System/Policy
NPR cuts summer 2023 internship program
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The network has also delayed its Reflect America Fellowship due to budget concerns.
System/Policy
Facing dip in sponsorship income, NPR cuts back on hiring
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NPR plans to make up a budget shortfall with a hiring freeze and cuts to discretionary spending.
People
Comings and goings: NPR’s Eric Marrapodi steps up to VP, ‘This American Life’ appoints editors …
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Marrapodi joined NPR in 2019 as live specials lead.
People
Comings and goings: New board leaders at NPR, promotions at PBS …
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Jeff Sine became NPR’s board chair, while Jennifer Ferro moved up to vice chair.
Programs/Content
NPR adds bureau in Ukraine
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Joanna Kakissis will be the bureau’s sole correspondent.
Programs/Content
How the media — including NPR — overlooked the significance of a landmark study on reading education
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More than 20 years ago, many reporters missed the importance of a blue-ribbon report that showed how to teach kids more effectively. Today’s journalists could still learn from those mistakes.
People
How Ken Barcus transformed himself from a struggling schmuck into a mensch
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A friend remembers NPR’s Midwest bureau chief, who died Oct. 11. “He summoned the courage to face death before it happened.”
Programs/Content
Why NPR and Futuro Media took a chance on Lionel Messi and ‘The Last Cup’
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The dual-language podcast celebrates the soccer phenomenon before his final World Cup while exploring his complex relationship with Argentina.
Development
‘Next generation of tote bags and mugs’: NPR launches ad-free podcast bundle for new station donors
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For now, the bundle is available only to new members of 34 stations.
Development
NPR to launch donation option for the NPR Network
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The option allows digital natives “to give to what they love,” said NPR CDO Leora Hanser.
People
How Nina Totenberg handled the ‘volcano’ set off by covering Anita Hill’s sexual harassment charges
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In an excerpt from her new memoir, Totenberg reflects on the explosive impact of covering “a phenomenon that had gone largely ignored.”
System/Policy
NPR board approves FY23 budget with $17M investment in the NPR Network
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The deficit budget includes 30 new staff positions to support the NPR Network, a collaboration between NPR and member stations on digital initiatives.
People
NPR names Brittany Luse host of ‘It’s Been a Minute’
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Luse has previously hosted podcasts that include “For Colored Nerds” and “The Nod.”
Tech
NPR adds podcasts to YouTube
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“Following the global success of our Tiny Desk Concerts, we are excited for our podcasts to reach new audiences on YouTube,” said NPR’s Anya Grundmann.
Development
NPR board passes ambitious plan to expand digital fundraising, podcast subscriptions
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“This is really the first step in the next 50 years of NPR,” said CEO John Lansing.
Programs/Content
Why it’s time to reconsider how ‘All Things Considered’ can expand its service for today’s listeners
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Over the past 50 years, NPR and stations have made incremental changes to the newsmagazine to keep up with changing times. Why aren’t those conversations happening again now?
People
Juana Summers to host NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’ and ‘Consider This’
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Summers begins on air June 27.
System/Policy
NPR, former employee settle discrimination suit
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A former NPR technician filed the lawsuit in 2020.
Programs/Content
NPR, LAist Studios partner to launch audio incubator for Latinx creators
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The partners have committed to “further development opportunities” for at least one creator.