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09/16/2025

NPR has just been named one of the ‘Most Iconic Companies in Internet History’ for the 30th anniversary of .

From pioneering podcasts in 2006 to creating NPR’s Tiny Desk series and shaping the way millions get news-on-demand, NPR has helped define how audiences engage with audio online.

We’re honored to be recognized alongside other trailblazers!

09/15/2025

This All Things Considered host is appearing on Jeopardy! Monday, 9/22.

Answer: Who is Ari Shapiro?

09/12/2025

Congratulations to Bobby Carter (), host and producer of ’s Tiny Desk, for being recognized on ’s list during the 80th anniversary celebration.

Bobby has been instrumental to the evolution of NPR’s Tiny Desk— bringing you intimate performances, from your favorites like Usher and Juvenile to emerging artists you might just be discovering. Congratulations, Bobby!

09/11/2025

This past weekend, NPR joined in celebrating 25 years of the National Book Festival at the Library of Congress. NPR hosts and reporters Michel Martin, Regina Barber, Scott Simon, Andrew Limbong, Eric Deggans, Justine Kenin, and B.A Parker joined thousands of books lovers in Washington, D.C. leading conversations with some of today’s most inspiring authors.

We were honored to be a part of this milestone and to continue to celebrate the stories that shape us every day.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share our love for books and storytelling!

09/11/2025

In its seventh year, NPR's Student Podcast Challenge received nearly 2,000 entries from all over the country. Among the topics on the minds of young people this year were: AI and its expanding role in classrooms, immigration and its effects on their own communities, and interviews with family members and loved ones.
The two grand prize winners, in middle and high school categories, will be announced later this month on NPR. Congrats everyone!

For the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge, we've listened to nearly 2,000 entries from around the U.S., and narrowed them down to 11 middle school and 10 high school finalists.

09/03/2025

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

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NPR Extra Join NPR Hosts and Journalists In Conversation at the National Book Festival September 3, 20252:28 PM ET Sommer Hill NPR is honored to once again partner with The Library of Congress at the National Book Festival, an annual event that convenes authors and thousands of booklovers to create....

09/03/2025

We’ve been dreaming up this giveaway for months, and now it’s *almost* time to choose a winner!
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09/02/2025

Don’t miss NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher on The Late Show with Stephen airing Thursday, 9/4 at 11:35 EST

08/27/2025

We are very pleased to announce that Scott Detrow will become a full-time weekday host of All Things Considered starting September 29!

NPR announced today that, beginning September 29, Scott Detrow will become a full-time weekday host of All Things Considered.

08/26/2025

Kadin Mills is joining NPR as the 2025-2026 Reflect America Fellow.

During his 12 months at NPR, Kadin will work on the Education Team covering the intersection of education and Indigenous communities.

He brings extensive experience reporting on Native communities, including coverage of Indigenous history for WBEZ and political reporting as an intern with ICT.

Please join me in welcoming Kadin to NPR! We are looking forward to the stories he will share!

NPR Extra Kadin Mills named NPR's 2025-2026 Reflect America Fellow August 26, 202511:39 AM ET By  Steve Drummond ,  Sara Richards ,  Natalia Fidelholtz Photo credit: Isaiah DeLeon hide caption toggle caption NPR is pleased to announce that Kadin Mills has been selected as NPR's 2025-2026 Reflect ...

08/26/2025

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