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Thursday March 26, 2020

FRONTLINE And NPR Investigate The Plastics Industry

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FRONTLINE And NPR Investigate The Plastics Industry

March 26, 2020 • FRONTLINE and NPR investigate how the plastics industry used recycling to help sell more plastic.

Wednesday March 25, 2020

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New Series From NPR's 'Code Switch' On The Census

March 25, 2020 • Throughout April hear stories about the history of what it means to be counted in America.

Monday March 23, 2020

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NPR's Wow in the World Podcast Goes Daily for Kids and Families

March 23, 2020 • NPR's kid-friendly podcast, Wow in the World, will be adding a daily game show.

Friday March 20, 2020

NPR Launches The National Conversation with All Things Considered

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NPR Launches The National Conversation with All Things Considered

March 20, 2020 • NPR will launch a nightly hour of special programming about the global pandemic starting at 9 p.m. ET (Monday - Friday).

Wednesday March 18, 2020

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NPR's 'Coronavirus Daily' Podcast Follows How The Pandemic Affects Our Daily Lives

March 18, 2020 • The 10-minute afternoon news podcast hosted by Kelly McEvers will have everything listeners need to know about coronavirus in one place

Monday March 2, 2020

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'Invisibilia' Season Six Debuts Friday

March 2, 2020 • Through April, hear stories of improbable workarounds to desperate problems

Friday February 28, 2020

NPR Board Welcomes Member Director Maria O'Mara

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NPR Board Welcomes Member Director Maria O'Mara

February 28, 2020 • Maria O'Mara has been elected as a Member Director to fill an unexpired term vacancy on the Board.

Thursday February 20, 2020

CPB, NPR Partner with Public Media Stations to Launch Gulf States Newsroom

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CPB, NPR Partner with Public Media Stations to Launch Gulf States Newsroom

February 20, 2020 • Public media stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, have joined together to launch the Gulf States newsroom.

Wednesday February 12, 2020

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"Public Radio Music Day" to be Celebrated Nationwide on April 16th

February 12, 2020 • The noncomMUSIC Alliance today announced that the inaugural Public Radio Music Day will take place on April 16, 2020,

Thursday February 6, 2020

NPR And California Public Radio Stations Collaborate On A Statewide Regional Newsroom

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NPR And California Public Radio Stations Collaborate On A Statewide Regional Newsroom

February 6, 2020 • Joanne Griffith named first managing editor of the California collaboration, which aims to help to boost coverage throughout the state.

Tuesday February 4, 2020

NPR Music's Sixth Annual Tiny Desk Contest Announced Today. Enter starting on Feb. 11 for the opportunity to perform at the iconic Tiny Desk. NPR hide caption

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