NPR has received transformative gifts totaling over $100 million to catalyze digital growth and network sustainability. Here's what that means for the future of the NPR Network. (🧵)

@planetmoney.bsky.social has a long history of entering different industries to better understand real-world economics — from buying crude oil to now diving deep into publishing with its first-ever book: “Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces that Shape Your Life.” Read more at @nytimes.com

You asked, and we listened. Here's how this week's ruling in federal court affects funding for NPR and public media. (🧵)

A federal judge has issued a decisive ruling declaring the key provision of Executive Order 14290, “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media,” unconstitutional. The ruling delivers a resounding victory for the First Amendment, editorial independence, and public media.

We’re going face-to-face with the person of the moment. Today, we’re launching NPR’s Newsmakers — a long-form interview show built on one guest, one award-winning host, and a real conversation.

1/ Join us in celebrating the wins and honors from across the NPR Network at last night’s iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! 🎙️❤️‍🔥 #iHeartPodcastAwards [🧵]

Most stories do not begin with a journalist.⁠ ⁠ When a river is drying up,⁠ the first to notice are the people living beside it.⁠ When a new band emerges,⁠ the first to find out is often a neighbor.⁠ When a school loses teachers,⁠ the first to ask why is a parent.⁠ ⁠

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NPR's Books We Love 2025 is here! We've dropped over 380 new recommendations, handpicked and personally reviewed by the voices you trust: Michel Martin, Maureen Corrigan, Glen Weldon, and more. Dive in now #BooksWeLove #NPRBooks

An update on our legal challenge of Executive Order 14290 NPR has reached a resolution with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to protect public radio distribution and First Amendment rights.

It’s Public Radio Music Day. It’s a celebration of art over algorithms. It’s a celebration of discovery, diversity, and deep listening. Keep the music playing in stations across the nation. Stand up for the NPR Network’s commitment to free, public-access music at the link here: n.pr/47jpe4d

NPR was one of 22 public service media organizations to participate in a global research study on news integrity in AI assistants. The study, led by the BBC and European Broadcasting Union (EBU), identified multiple systemic issues in how news is represented across four leading AI tools.

SEE TAME IMPALA GO ALL-ACOUSTIC FOR FIRST TIME FOR NPR TINY DESK SET

Así ha sido el éxito del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el Tiny Desk de NPR

NPR names Mishka Pitter-Armand Chief Marketing Officer

A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy. Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...

GLORIA ESTEFAN PROVES THE RHYTHM STILL GETS US AT NPR’S TINY DESK: WATCH

New NPR limited series 'Books We've Loved' spotlights literary classics and beloved contemporary reads

Macario Martínez lleva el sonido de México a Tiny Desk

“Qué lindo hacer que la gente se sienta cerca a algo que se parece a un hogar”: Jani Dueñas tras el éxito de 31 Minutos en el Tiny Desk

NPR is thrilled to announce that Miles Parks will be joining the NPR Politics Podcast as a co-host, joining Tamara Keith and Sarah McCammon. In addition to hosting the podcast, Parks will continue his work reporting for the Washington Desk, where he focuses on voting and election security.

Calling all college students! NPR's fifth annual College Podcast Challenge is now open. Enter now for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize, and hear your story on NPR. Deadline is Jan. 16. Good luck!

Adrian Quesada Brings ‘Boleros Psicodélicos’ To Life For ‘Tiny Desk Concert’

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Wild Card has the best questions. How To Do Everything has the best answers. Tomorrow, the writers of the Pod Club newsletter are going live with the hosts of BOTH shows. Get ready for quality podcast recs, and fun with a few of your favorite hosts. Wednesday at 2pm ET on YouTube.

Chuwi inicia otro capítulo: nueva música, gira y un “Tiny Desk”

This outgoing ATC host appeared on Jeopardy! last night. Answer: Who is Ari Shapiro? Ari read a full category of clues called: “Ari Shapiro on Talking & Listening” Even Nina Totenberg gets a shout out. Check out the segment here:

Sonali Mehta named Executive Director of NPR Music

This All Things Considered host is appearing on Jeopardy! Monday, 9/22. Answer: Who is Ari Shapiro?

NPR is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments, both from within the organization: Thomas Evans as Editor in Chief and Marta McLellan Ross as Chief of Staff. Congratulations to Thomas and Marta!

Here they are: The best student podcasts in America

Ryland Barton Named NPR Newscast Anchor

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

We’ve been dreaming up this giveaway for months, and now it’s *almost* time to choose a winner! 🕐 Time is running out to enter for your shot at a live Tiny Desk experience. 🎟️ You can still enter (free!) and grab bonus entries through merch & donations. 👕🖤 Don’t miss out: tinyurl.com/22kyj72s

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

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

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.

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Ty Segall Shreds NPR's Tiny Desk

Nduduzo Makhathini Delivers Spiritual Devotion at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert

The NPR Network wins 33 Edward R. Murrow Awards

Enter (for free!) for a chance to win a trip to D.C. to see a live show at THE Tiny Desk! Plus you can get extra entries AND cool stuff while supporting public media when you grab a limited-edition t-shirt, hoodie, patch, or sticker ⭐️ Enter today: tinyurl.com/22kyj72s

Tonight Team Everett will be playing #CelebrityFamilyFeud to raise money for the NPR! Watch them compete with at 8/7c on ABC and stream on Hulu.

FROM T-PAIN AND CLIPSE TO CHAKA KHAN, MEET THE HUMBLE GENIUS BEHIND NPR’S TINY DESK CONCERTS