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NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher to receive James C. Goodale First Amendment Award from Harper's Magazine Foundation

June 25, 2026 •

NPR elevates Kristin Hume and Juliet Barbara to Vice President roles to drive audience growth and public trust

June 22, 2026 • NPR announced today that Kristin Hume has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Juliet Barbara has been named Vice President of Communications.

Connect250: StoryCorps & NPR's 'Morning Edition' partner to create a time capsule of America's voices and stories for America's 250th

June 17, 2026 • To commemorate America's 250th birthday, StoryCorps and NPR's Morning Edition will launch an experiment in human connection, with strangers interviewing each other about their lives and experiences.

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NPR names Nadine Zylstra as Chief Content Officer to drive audience-centric digital strategy

June 8, 2026 • NPR today announced the appointment of Nadine Zylstra as its new Chief Content Officer.

Embedded series 'We Keep Us Safe' investigates teen's killing in 2020 Black Lives Matter protests

Embedded series 'We Keep Us Safe' investigates teen's killing in 2020 Black Lives Matter protests

June 4, 2026 • In partnership with KUOW and The Seattle Times, NPR's Embedded podcast seeks to uncover the truth behind the death of Antonio Mays Jr., who was shot and killed inside the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) zone in Seattle in 2020.

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NPR's Tiny Desk honors the legacy of BET with Black Music Month celebration

NPR's Tiny Desk honors the legacy of BET with Black Music Month celebration

June 1, 2026 • Special series from NPR's Tiny Desk will feature 10 concerts, including Bow Wow, Eve, Shaboozey, and more.

NPR, NPM and PRX Collaborate to Expand Revenue Opportunities for Public Radio Stations

May 26, 2026 • NPR, NPR's sponsorship subsidiary NPM, and PRX today announced a public media collaboration creating a new, more flexible path for stations to monetize their podcasts.

NPR/Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Ipsos poll: Americans oppose tariffs' economic impact; remain deeply wary of China's global ambitions

May 12, 2026 •

NPR Music's 2026 Tiny Desk Contest winner is Cure For Paranoia

May 12, 2026 •

From the creator of the award-winning podcast Landslide, a new weekly series Are We Doomed? tackles real and perceived threats to humanity.

From the creator of the award-winning podcast Landslide, a new weekly series Are We Doomed? tackles real and perceived threats to humanity.
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A new NPR Network podcast asks the big question: 'Are We Doomed?'

April 21, 2026 • From the creator of the award-winning podcast Landslide, a new weekly series Are We Doomed? tackles real and perceived threats to humanity.

Historic $113M investment catalyzes NPR's strategic push for digital growth and network sustainability

April 16, 2026 • NPR today announced it has received philanthropic gifts totaling more than $110 million — including the largest by a living donor in NPR's history — as a strategic investment in its future.

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Statement from NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher on the passing of Kevin Klose

April 15, 2026 • We are deeply saddened by the passing of former NPR president and CEO, NPR Board member, and NPR Foundation Board Trustee Kevin Klose.

Federal Court delivers victory for press freedom and the First Amendment in NPR's challenge to Executive Order

March 31, 2026 • U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss ruled that the key provision of Executive Order 14290, which was issued by President Donald J. Trump in May 2025, is unconstitutional, delivering a resounding victory for the First Amendment, editorial independence, and public media.

How, who, and why: NPR flips its famous letters to defend the right to be curious

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How, who, and why: NPR flips its famous letters to defend the right to be curious

March 2, 2026 • NPR is standing up for the public's right to ask hard questions in a national campaign dubbed "For your right to be curious." At NPR's headquarters, on billboards in New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., and across social media, NPR's three iconic letters transform into "how," "who," and "why" — a bold declaration of its commitment to fight for Americans' right to ask questions both big and small.

Julie Parr promoted to Senior Vice President, Development; Elyse Poinsett promoted to Vice President, Digital Revenue and Operations

Julie Parr promoted to Senior Vice President, Development; Elyse Poinsett promoted to Vice President, Digital Revenue and Operations

February 24, 2026 • NPR Chief Development Officer Rachel Evans announced today that Julie Parr has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Development and Elyse Poinsett has been promoted to Vice President, Digital Revenue and Operations.

NPR highlights local journalism with the American Storytelling Collection

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NPR highlights local journalism with the American Storytelling Collection

February 10, 2026 • The American Storytelling Collection, curated on the NPR App and Apple Podcasts, will feature limited-run series produced by NPR Member stations across the country that are locally rooted and nationally relevant.

NPR MUSIC AND LEVI'S ANNOUNCE 'TINY DESK EXPERIENCE' AT SUPER BOWL LX

February 4, 2026 •

NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest Returns for Year 12

January 13, 2026 • NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest Returns for Year 12Aspiring musicians can now submit original songs for the 2026 edition.

NPR/Ipsos poll: many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be

January 9, 2026 • NPR/Ipsos poll: many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be

Statement from NPR on dissolution of CPB

January 6, 2026 • The end of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) marks the close of a defining chapter in American public media. It does not mark the end of our mission.

NPR broadcasts New Year's Day from Vienna for 2026

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NPR broadcasts New Year's Day from Vienna for 2026

December 23, 2025 • NPR broadcasts New Year's Day from Vienna for 2026

NPR Board of Directors elects Jo Lambert as Board Chair

November 24, 2025 • NPR is pleased to announce that on November 20 Jo Lambert was elected by the NPR Board of Directors as Chair of the Board.

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