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an extra dose of NPR

Wednesday September 24, 2025

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NPR proud to convene a Talent and Culture Executive Summit

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Wednesday September 3, 2025

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Join NPR Hosts and Journalists In Conversation at the National Book Festival

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Tuesday August 26, 2025

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Kadin Mills named NPR's 2025-2026 Reflect America Fellow

by Steve Drummond , Sara Richards , Natalia Fidelholtz

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Wednesday August 20, 2025

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Ari Shapiro says farewell to NPR

August 20, 2025 • Ari Shapiro, co-host of All Things Considered and Consider This, has decided to step away from the host chair and daily news coverage at NPR.

Tuesday August 19, 2025

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The NPR Network wins 33 Edward R. Murrow Awards

August 19, 2025 • The Radio Television Digital News Association announced the 2025 National Edward R. Murrow award recipients, and the NPR Network won 33 in total!

Friday August 15, 2025

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Content Distribution Service eases collaboration, improves service to audiences nationwide

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Tuesday August 12, 2025

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Susan Stamberg, iconic NPR voice and broadcast journalism legend, is retiring

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Friday May 23, 2025

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Catherine Laidlaw named Chief National Desk Editor

by Eva Rodriguez

May 23, 2025 • Laidlaw will formally assume the reins of the National desk immediately.

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At NON-COMMvention 2025, Public Radio Rallied Amidst Funding Threats

by noncomMUSIC Alliance

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Tuesday May 13, 2025

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NPR's editorial enhancements and our commitment to serving the American public

May 13, 2025 • NPR's mission is to provide essential news, information and life-saving services to the American public in partnership with our Member stations — and remain unwavering in our editorial integrity and independence.

Tuesday May 6, 2025

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John Ruwitch is NPR's new tech correspondent

by Pallavi Gogoi

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Wednesday April 9, 2025

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Evie Stone named Executive Producer of Weekend Edition and Up First Saturday

by Eric Marrapodi

April 9, 2025 • Executive Producer of Weekend Edition and Up First Saturday.

Tuesday March 25, 2025

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NPR and Member stations win 2025 Gracie Awards

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Monday February 3, 2025

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Jay Shaylor will be the new 'Morning Edition' and 'Up First' Executive Producer

February 3, 2025 • After a nationwide search we are pleased to announce Jay Shaylor will be the next Executive Producer of Morning Edition and Up First.

Tuesday January 21, 2025

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A new chapter for Renee Montagne

by Eric Marrapodi

January 21, 2025 • Renee Montagne, one of NPR's best-known voices, is leaving our studios after more than four decades in public radio.

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