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Thursday January 16, 2014

NPR Presents: Oscar Nominee John Ridley at Studio One

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NPR Presents: Oscar Nominee John Ridley at Studio One

January 16, 2014 • Oscar-nominated screenwriter John Ridley joined Michele Norris in NPR's Studio One for a conversation about the acclaimed film '12 Years a Slave.'

Wednesday January 8, 2014

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Breaking Down the "Connected" Car

January 8, 2014 • Our very own car guy, Sonari Glinton, explains the connected car with a simple equation.

Wednesday December 25, 2013

ALL THE VIDEOS: Holiday Edition

December 25, 2013 • This holiday season has been full of festive surprises and delightful showcases of talent and creativity. We invite you to relive some of our favorites, here.

Friday December 20, 2013

Post-Game Recap: NPR's Annual Holiday Relay

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Post-Game Recap: NPR's Annual Holiday Relay

December 20, 2013 • Oh, what? Your holiday party doesn't include a challenge to see who can make the Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish recipe the fastest while blindfolded? And then be asked to eat the concoction? Hum, that's strange.

Wednesday December 18, 2013

Your Favorite NPR Programs Get A Digital Redesign

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Your Favorite NPR Programs Get A Digital Redesign

December 18, 2013 • A more engaging and mobile-friendly experience arrives today for Morning Edition, All Things Considered and all your favorite NPR programs on the Web.

Monday December 16, 2013

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What Is $17 Million, Really?

December 16, 2013 • Today, we announced an inspiring investment in our work: $17 million in grants. To put this in context, we put together a list of what $17 million will buy you outside of public radio and what it is getting you from NPR.

Thursday December 5, 2013

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Live Stream 'The National Conversation' Today At 12:30pm ET

December 5, 2013 • NPR Host Steve Inskeep moderates a panel discussion on Governing in a Borderless World: Meeting the Challenge of Instability at The Wilson Center as part of The National Conversation. Live streaming begins at 12:30pm ET.

Friday November 22, 2013

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NPR On Google Play's New Newsstand

November 22, 2013 • NPR is pleased to be one of the first audio partners with Google Newsstand, where you're now able to read NPR stories, listen and engage, on and offline.

Wednesday November 20, 2013

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A Story About Public Media Storytelling: NPR.org's New About Page

November 20, 2013 • You can throw a rock in pretty much any direction on NPR.org and hit a captivating story that gives you a thoughtful, nuanced take on what's happening in the world. But there's one story that still deserves the NPR treatment: our own story. Visit the new About NPR to wander around in the #NPRStory.

Thursday November 14, 2013

Turn Your Car Into The Public Radio Programs You Love

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Turn Your Car Into The Public Radio Programs You Love

November 14, 2013 • Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! Host Peter Sagal and Panelist Paula Poundstone have joined with Car Talk's Vehicle Donation Program to tow listeners' cars in support of public radio programs they love.

Wednesday November 13, 2013

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As Good As Gold: NPR Headquarters Earns LEED Gold Certification

November 13, 2013 • NPR's headquarters building was planned, constructed and currently operates in ways designed to lessen its impact on the environment.

Tuesday November 12, 2013

More Than Fangirling: NPR Interns Find A Warm Welcome

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More Than Fangirling: NPR Interns Find A Warm Welcome

November 12, 2013 • NPR can seem like an overwhelming place for us interns looking to make a career in public radio, but it's easy to feel comfortable here. Fall 2013 interns collected insights and photos from their encounters with some of NPR's biggest and most welcoming stars - and these are their stories.

Monday November 11, 2013

Going Back To School: NPR Journalists And The Nieman Fellowship

NPR journalists who have participated in the Nieman Foundation Fellowship program gathered in September to celebrate the Fellowship's 75th Anniversary. (l to r) Howard Berkes, Marilyn Geewax, Sylvia Poggioli, David Welna, Margot Adler, Dina Temple-Raston, (bottom) Elise Hu and Jonathan Blakley. NPR hide caption

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