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Tuesday May 4, 2021

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A New Way To Support The Podcasts You Love

May 4, 2021 • Starting today, Spotify listeners can buy monthly subscriptions to access sponsor-free versions of five NPR podcasts.

Wednesday December 16, 2020

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Podcast Lovers Around The World Can Now Play NPR Shows On Spotify

December 16, 2020 • Starting today the majority of NPR podcasts will be available globally to an audience of 320 million Spotify users.

Friday September 18, 2020

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Is Not A Project: It Is Our Work

September 18, 2020 • With support and leadership from champions and partners inside and outside of NPR, we are changing how we think and do our work.

Wednesday June 10, 2020

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Marcia Davis Joins NPR As Supervising Editor of Race and Identity.

June 10, 2020 • Davis will edit coverage of race and identity from the National Desk, leading a team of reporters and coordinating with desks and shows

Monday June 1, 2020

From John Lansing: Now Is A Time For Truth Telling, For Listening, And For Action

June 1, 2020 • As a news organization we act by bearing witness and elevating voices.

Monday April 15, 2019

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NPR Is 2019 Harris Poll EquiTrend News Service Brand Of The Year

April 15, 2019 • NPR has once again been named the Harris Poll EquiTrend News Service Brand Of The Year, NPR was also the Most Loved Brand Based on the 2019 Harris Poll EquiTrendⓇ Study

Tuesday April 9, 2019

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Delivering Local News And More On Alexa

April 9, 2019 • Starting today, Alexa owners have the opportunity to hear not only the hourly newscast but a stream of the best and most up-to-date national and local content from Member stations and NPR.

Tuesday June 19, 2018

Collaborative Journalism: NPR and Member Stations Working Together to Cover America

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Collaborative Journalism: NPR and Member Stations Working Together to Cover America

June 19, 2018 • Every day, NPR and Member stations are working together to tell the story of the whole country from everywhere in the country.

Monday April 2, 2018

The New NPR App: Revamped, Redesigned, Rebranded

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The New NPR App: Revamped, Redesigned, Rebranded

April 2, 2018 • The best and latest content from public radio is available everywhere you go.

Wednesday February 21, 2018

NPR Board Unanimously Approves Measures in Response to Independent Report

February 21, 2018 • Board approves measures following the independent report about sexual harassment at NPR.

Tuesday February 20, 2018

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NPR Board Receives Independent Report

February 20, 2018 • This week NPR's Board of Directors received the report of the Special Committee of the Board investigating allegations of sexual harassment at NPR.

Friday February 16, 2018

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Improving NPR's Workplace Culture

February 16, 2018 • NPR's leadership is committed to addressing issues of sexual harassment and has taken immediate steps to improve NPR's work environment and our complaint process.

Monday January 29, 2018

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