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NPR Interns Present 'Off Mic' — A Behind-The-Scenes Report About How Radio Gets Done 

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On this episode, NPR interns talk to seasoned NPR voices Steve Inskeep, Ari Shapiro, Danny Zwerdling and Susan Stamberg about everything from writing a good radio intro to cracking tough sources.

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The Making of NPR's Hit Podcast 'Embedded' 

NPR and Google Play Music: Find a Podcast Playlist for Every Mood 

Starting today listeners will find NPR podcasts in Google Play Music

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NPR Interns Present 'Off Mic' — A Behind-The-Scenes Report About How Radio Gets Done

by NPR Interns

May 6, 2016 • On this episode, NPR interns talk to seasoned NPR voices Steve Inskeep, Ari Shapiro, Danny Zwerdling and Susan Stamberg about everything from writing a good radio intro to cracking tough sources.

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NPR Is Now Live On Video, Too

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May 3, 2016 • If you "like" an NPR page on Facebook, chances are, you may have noticed something new in your feed recently: live videos.

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Meet The 'Cast: Maggie And Max From NPR's 'Hidden Brain'

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April 27, 2016 • The first in our new series on the voices and people behind our podcasts. First up, our social sciences podcast, Hidden Brain.

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The Making of NPR's Hit Podcast 'Embedded'

by Nicaila Matthews

April 22, 2016 • Listeners and the iTunes charts have been gripped by the premiere of the stark, raw and deep reporting coming out of NPR's latest podcast, Embedded...

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NPR and Google Play Music: Find a Podcast Playlist for Every Mood

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April 18, 2016 • Starting today listeners will find NPR podcasts in Google Play Music

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Live From Studio 1: Bob Boilen Talks 'Your Song Changed My Life'

by Hugo Rojo

April 12, 2016 • NPR Music invited fans over for a night of music and conversation with Bob Boilen, host of All Songs Considered, as he shared insight on music discovery and his new book, Your Song Changed My Life.

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Did You See That? Pop Culture and Celebrity Sightings of NPR

by Allyssa Pollard

April 4, 2016 • We've been seeing a lot of NPR lately; not just around the office, but on some of our favorite shows. Check out the public radio faces, totes and mugs that ended up in a few interesting places.

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Refreshing Audio Sponsorship

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March 29, 2016 • The new NPR.org audio player introduces a robust audio sponsorship strategy to NPR's digital platforms. Built on creative design and rich programming, these products are unmatched in the marketplace.

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New Audio Player Arrives On NPR.org

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March 29, 2016 • NPR launches a new NPR.org audio player today that works smoothly across platforms and deepens listeners' connections with member stations.

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From Mike Oreskes: Commentators And Politics

by Isabel Lara

March 14, 2016 • Our longtime journalism colleague Cokie Roberts recently decided she needed to express her opinion of Donald Trump and his campaign. They are her views, not NPR's.

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Let's Get People Talking

by Isabel Lara

February 8, 2016 • What would happen if NPR and its member stations asked people all over the country the same question?

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NPR 'Jeopardy!' Fans - This One's For You

by Hugo Rojo

January 27, 2016 • National Public Radio fans were in for a treat during a recent Jeopardy! episode. See how contestants fared with NPR trivia.

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NPR One Introduces Support for Apple's CarPlay

by Tejas Mistry

January 22, 2016 • NPR One, an audio experience that connects you to a stream of public radio news, stories and podcasts curated for you, is now available on Apple's CarPlay.

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NPR One Redesigned For Windows 10

by Ben Schein

January 11, 2016 • Users of Windows' newest operating system get an all-new NPR One experience on desktops, tablets and phones. We're talking Cortana integration, better image quality and more.

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Letter to Secretary Kerry from 25 news editors around the country

by Isabel Lara

January 8, 2016 • Letter calling for the release of Jason Rezaian was sent January 8, 2016.

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Can Audio Go Viral? NPR Launches Audio Experiment On Facebook

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December 17, 2015 • NPR introduces an experiment today that will bring vivid audio experiences to Facebook users — and produce valuable insights for NPR member stations.

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NPR Has A Smorgasbord Of Holiday Music For Your Speakers

by Caitlin Sanders

December 10, 2015 • From Latin blues to party jazz to classics from "White Christmas," NPR's got collection of special holiday music performances fit your office party, family soiree or long road trip.

Behind The Stories

From Mike Oreskes: What We Talk About When We Talk About Virtual Reality

by Isabel Lara

November 16, 2015 • This message was sent by NPR's Senior Vice President of News and Editorial Director Michael Oreskes to the News staff on Monday, November 9

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NPR's All Crafts Considered Holiday Market Returns Wednesday, 11/18

by Hugo Rojo

November 9, 2015 • Later this month, NPR will turn the lobby of our DC HQ into a one-day holiday bazaar with dozens of artisans, makers and sellers. We've got your All Crafts Considered event details and vendor info.

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NPR.org Now Twice As Fast

by Patrick Cooper , Justin Bachorik

October 27, 2015 • Already one of the fastest websites in the news industry, NPR.org now loads twice as fast as it did previously, furthering public radio's commitment to mobile audiences.

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Seeing The World Through The Eyes Of A Social Science Correspondent

October 9, 2015 • What I learned about road rage, garage sale haggling and happiness while walking to the grocery store with Shankar Vedandam, host of NPR's new show Hidden Brain.

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The Essential 'Sesame Street,' Curated By Sonia Manzano

by Caitlin Sanders

September 24, 2015 • At a recent taping of NPR's Ask Me Another, expecting mother and host Ophira Eisenberg asked the woman many of us know as "Maria" to recommend some must-show-your-children Sesame Street moments.

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