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NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts and globalFEST Return for 2025 Edition

March 31, 2025 •

Statement of Katherine Maher President and CEO, National Public Radio

March 26, 2025 • March 26, 2025; Washington, D.C. – This morning, NPR President & CEO Katherine Maher and PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger will appear as witnesses at a hearing called by the House Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Subcommittee.

NPR Music's "Tiny Desk Radio" show debuts on radio stations nationwide April 17

March 17, 2025 •

It's Been a Minute with Brittany Luse and Wild Card with Rachel Martin launch as hour-long radio program

March 6, 2025 • The two shows can now be heard as an hour-long radio program on Member stations around the country.

NPR Board Elects Stephen George as Public Director

February 20, 2025 • NPR welcomes the election of Stephen George to the NPR Board of Directors as a Public Director.

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NPR's "Alternate Realities": A father's conspiracy theories, a son's 1-year quest to bring him back.

February 14, 2025 • In a new limited run series from Embedded, reporter Zach Mack grapples with his father's belief in conspiracy theories – and how they're pushing his family to the limit.

NPR statement on letter from Subcommittee on DOGE

February 3, 2025 •

NPR statement on the changes in Pentagon workspaces

February 1, 2025 •

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Darryl Walston named Senior Vice President of NPR's People Team

January 31, 2025 • NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher has named Darryl Walston Senior Vice President of NPR's People Team.

Statement from NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher

January 30, 2025 •

NPR wins Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award for "The War in Gaza" coverage

January 23, 2025 • NPR has won a 2025 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award for its coverage of the war in Gaza.

NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest Is Live!

January 14, 2025 • The 11th edition of the Contest is now accepting submissions.

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NPR CEO Katherine Maher names Ryan Merkley Chief Operating Officer

January 13, 2025 • Ryan Merkley will become NPR's Chief Operating Officer

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NPR Music broadcasts NEW YEAR'S DAY FROM VIENNA for 2025

December 30, 2024 • NPR Music broadcasts NEW YEAR'S DAY FROM VIENNA for 2025

Statement from NPR President & CEO Katherine Maher about José A. Fajardo

December 20, 2024 •

NPR and Religion News Service (RNS) announce new partnership

December 4, 2024 • Mission-driven news organizations expand access to vital religion reporting

NPR's 'Trump's Terms' podcast examines President Trump's plans for his second term

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NPR's 'Trump's Terms' podcast examines President Trump's plans for his second term

November 25, 2024 • Host Scott Detrow to curate NPR's reporting on Donald Trump's plans for his second-term

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NPR's Books We Love returns for its 12th year

November 25, 2024 • The 2024 edition of the guide offers over 350 new reading recommendations.

NPR and stations in Appalachia and the Mid-South launch new regional newsroom

November 19, 2024 • NPR and NPR Member organizations in Appalachia and the Mid-South have launched a collaboration aimed at strengthening local news coverage and bringing more stories from this region to the rest of the country.

NPR launches new series 'Seeking Common Ground: Conversations Across the Divide'

November 19, 2024 • NPR will feature a week of stories and conversations taking a closer look at how people across the country are finding common ground on important issues despite their differences.

NPR Board Elects Sarah Morris as Member Director

November 15, 2024 • NPR welcomes the election of Sarah Morris to the NPR Board of Directors.

Make NPR your 2024 election night news source

October 28, 2024 • You can follow along on your local Member station broadcast, online at NPR.org, through the NPR App, or on your smart speaker. We’ll also share updates on social media at Facebook.com/nprpolitics and Instagram/nprpolitics, with recaps on the NPR Politics Podcast.