#npr
#npr

NPR suspends veteran editor as it grapples with his public criticism

NPR suspended Senior Editor Uri Berliner for criticizing network's trust loss. [ more ]

www.npr.org

NPR names tech executive Katherine Maher to lead in turbulent era

NPR selects former Wikimedia Foundation chief, Katherine Maher, as its new CEO

Maher intends to build on NPR's loyal listenership and expand its reach to new audiences [ more ]

TechCrunch

Web design

Web Summit CEO Katherine Maher jumps ship to head up NPR after just three months | TechCrunch

Katherine Maher is stepping down as CEO of Web Summit and taking on the role of CEO of National Public Radio.

Maher's departure comes after Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave resigned due to controversial remarks about Israel. [ more ]

The Verge

Radio is seeing red

NPR member stations facing financial challenges

Shift towards news-based podcast products at NPR stations [ more ]

www.npr.org

2 months ago

Here are our 10 best college podcasts in America

Students in the 2023 NPR College Podcast Challenge explored various intriguing topics and presented personal stories and investigative reporting.

Podcasts stood out due to humor, interesting topics, high production values, and a clear narrative arc. [ more ]

www.npr.org

NPR's Student Podcast Challenge is back with a fourth-grade edition!

NPR's Student Podcast Challenge has announced the opening of its sixth annual competition.

For the first time, the contest is open to fourth-grade students, in addition to students in grades five through 12. [ more ]

The Verge

What NPR's new podcast chief learned from the mess at Gimlet

NPR's podcasting chief discusses the network's strategy and operations in the competitive podcasting landscape.

Throughline and Israel Story will be joining the Hot Pod Summit to discuss showcasing the human side of war through podcasting. [ more ]

morepodcasting

www.npr.org

4 days ago

Writing

Why Jenny Slate sometimes feels like a 'terminal optimist'

Jenny Slate seeks the light in the dark, exploring big questions about life on NPR's Wild Card. [ more ]

Boston.com

1 week ago

Inside the crisis at NPR

NPR is facing challenges with declining impact, audience, revenue, and internal conflict about its future in the changing media landscape. [ more ]

The Nation

2 weeks ago

NPR's Problems Won't Be Solved by "Viewpoint Diversity"

Critique of NPR's smugness and lack of diversity in programming. [ more ]

www.npr.org

2 weeks ago

NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO

Berliner resigned from NPR due to disagreement with CEO, warning against defunding NPR. [ more ]

Poynter

2 weeks ago

NPR suspends an editor for his essay blasting ... NPR - Poynter

An NPR senior editor received a five-day suspension without pay for writing a scathing essay criticizing the organization. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

3 weeks ago

NPR Is a Mess. But "Wokeness" Isn't the Problem.

NPR is facing criticism for perceived left-leaning bias, impacting its credibility and inviting conservative backlash. [ more ]

www.npr.org

4 weeks ago

NPR defends its journalism after senior editor says it has lost the public's trust

NPR facing criticism on journalism integrity and diversity

Response from NPR's top news executive rejecting criticism [ more ]

www.npr.org

1 month ago

Data science

'Wait Wait' for April 6, 2024: With Not My Job guest Chris Pine

The show recorded in Chicago featured Peter Sagal, Bill Kurtis, Chris Pine, Emmy Blotnick, Adam Burke, and Alonzo Bodden.

Panelists presented stories with one true account, quizzing Chris Pine about air fresheners, discussing room cleaning, and making predictions about future revelations. [ more ]

Vulture

2 months ago

Music

Kelela's Experiments Are a New 'High' for Tiny Desk

Kelela performed a Tiny Desk concert at NPR with new arrangements of her songs.

The performance included seven songs and unique instrumental elements like a thunder tube for vocal manipulations. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Music

Directors pick the soundtracks for NPR's shows. Here are their own 2023 playlists

NPR All Things Considered directors curate playlists based on the theme of their year.

The playlist curated by Brianna Scott is nostalgic and includes songs from the emo, pop-punk, and hardcore genres. [ more ]

RAIN News

Triton U.S. podcast ranker: NPR returns; stable top 10; only three new - RAIN News

NPR and its shows returned to Triton's top 100 podcasts after a two-month hiatus.

The top 10 podcasts remained the same, but with some shuffling of positions. [ more ]

Podcaster News

Sounder Analysis: NPR's News Podcast Significantly Safer For Brands Than General News Podcasts - Podcaster News

NPR's news shows are significantly safer for brands than the general population of podcasting within the news genre.

81% of NPR's news content was classified as unrelated or low-risk for sensitive topics, compared to the general population average of 54%. [ more ]

RAIN News

Triton podcast ranker: NPR absent again; The Roost jumps into top 10 - RAIN News

Dateline NBC continues to hold the #1 spot in Triton Digital's U.S. Podcast Ranker for November.

The top ten shows in the ranking remained mostly the same, with This Past Weekend making the biggest jump to #9. [ more ]

RAIN News

Collin Campbell leaves Gimlet for high-exec podcast role at NPR - RAIN News

Collin Campbell appointed as NPR's Senior Vice President of Podcast Strategy and Franchise Development

Campbell brings extensive experience in audio content production and development [ more ]

www.npr.org

NPR names new podcast chief as network seeks to regain footing

NPR appoints Collin Campbell as its new podcast chief in an effort to strengthen its position in the competitive podcasting industry.

Campbell plans to build upon NPR's journalistic strengths and forge stronger connections with listeners to increase audiences and financial support.

NPR has seen increased competition in the podcasting space and aims to stand out by showcasing its unique approach to news and information. [ more ]

RAIN News

Triton podcast ranker: NPR absent; downloads reduced by Apple changes - RAIN News

Dateline NBC maintains the top spot in Triton Digital's U.S. Podcast Ranker for October.

The top ten podcasts remain mostly unchanged from the previous month, with only minor shifts in rankings.

New podcasts like The Moth and Sleep With Me made their debut in the top 100 list. [ more ]

Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Silicon Valley

Comedian Helen Hong in Sunnyvale | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

It's always an unsuspecting joy for a seemingly bashful comedian to rip some of the most disgusting jokes imaginable.That's what comedian Helen Hong offers to her audiences.

www.npr.org

Books

A buffet of 2023 cookbooks for the food lovers on your list

NPR's annual year-end books guide includes a variety of cookbook recommendations.

The featured cookbooks cover a range of cuisines and cooking styles, including Mexican-style grilling and traditional barbecue. [ more ]

WSJ