Tag: NPR
NPR will add 11 staff to ‘strengthen’ editorial team
“We need new structures that enable us to see across the entirety of our journalism and think about our overall coverage strategically,” ...House hearing on NPR bias brings criticism from Republicans, but praise for local stations
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said the committee will "investigate the allegations against NPR and take appropriate action based upon what we find." ...NPR CEO won’t attend House hearing on allegations of bias
A meeting of NPR’s board of directors, Maher's first since joining the network, was scheduled for Wednesday more than a year ahead ...How a focus on diversity has strengthened NPR
Contrary to the argument made by former NPR editor Uri Berliner, NPR's efforts to diversify its workforce have enhanced its journalism and ...N.Y. Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney proposes bill to defund NPR
Tenney’s proposal follows recent criticism of the network spurred by former editor Uri Berliner’s essay for The Free Press.In FCC comment, NPR voices concern over costs of multilingual emergency alerts
The FCC has proposed creating a process for prescripted alerts in 13 additional languages to be distributed by TV and radio stations, ...Uri Berliner resigns from NPR
In a resignation letter shared in part on X, Berliner criticized NPR CEO Katherine Maher for “divisive views” that confirmed his critique ...NPR suspends Uri Berliner for five days
The senior editor violated NPR protocols for publishing work with other news organizations.NPR urges FCC to improve incentives for public stations to invest in local journalism
The commission's proposal to boost localism in broadcasting won't make a significant difference to public radio, according to comments filed by NPR.Bob Edwards, first host of NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ dies at 76
Edwards was “one of the great voices and talents of this network’s history,” NPR CEO John Lansing said.Why NPR’s new podcast strategist sees opportunity after a turbulent year for the network
Collin Campbell discusses his return to public media as NPR’s SVP of podcasting strategy and why limited-run podcasts still have a place ...NPR will expand collaborative regional newsrooms
At a board meeting, Chief of Staff Chris Turpin also shared updates on NPR Network initiatives.Robin Hilton to host NPR’s ‘All Songs Considered’
“I'm thrilled — and grateful — for the chance to lead the show in this next chapter, with more curation, conversations and ...NPR’s new executive editor scouts paths for audience growth
“We need to be connecting with different communities, folks with different perspectives in the country and in the world,” says NPR's Eva ...Peter Breslow on his start at NPR: ‘This was what I wanted to do for ...
In an excerpt from his new memoir, the former producer looks back on his first days with the network.
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