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Wednesday July 31, 2019

NPR Music's and Lincoln Center's Turning the Tables Live Returns For Its Third Season

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NPR Music's and Lincoln Center's Turning the Tables Live Returns For Its Third Season

July 31, 2019 • Today, NPR Music and Lincoln Center announce the third season of Turning the Tables.

Wednesday July 24, 2019

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NPR Interview with Justice Ginsburg: 'I'm Still Very Much Alive'

July 24, 2019 • NPR's Nina Totenberg sat down with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg in a video interview that covered a wide range of topics, including the Justice's health.

Monday July 15, 2019

Liz Danzico Named NPR's Vice President Of Design

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Liz Danzico Named NPR's Vice President Of Design

July 15, 2019 • NPR Chief Digital Officer, Thomas Hjelm, announced today that Liz Danzico has been promoted to the position of Vice President, Design.

Friday July 12, 2019

Chris Nelson Is NPR's Vice President of Technology Operations

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Chris Nelson Is NPR's Vice President of Technology Operations

July 12, 2019 • Chris Nelson has been promoted to Vice President of Technology Operations

Thursday July 11, 2019

NPR Exclusive: Teachers Union Sues Ed Department Over 'Illegal' Loan Forgiveness Plan

July 11, 2019 • NPR obtained a copy of the complaint which alleges that a loan forgiveness program for millions of public service workers is in such a shambles that it violates federal law and the U.S. Constitution.

Tuesday July 2, 2019

NPR And TED Radio Hour Announce Search For New Host

July 2, 2019 • Guy Raz will step down as host and editorial director of TED Radio Hour at the end of 2019; he will remain a partner with NPR as host of How I Built This and the children's podcast Wow in the World.

Tuesday June 25, 2019

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Make NPR.org Your Second Screen for Debate Night

June 25, 2019 • NPR will provide special coverage of the Democratic Presidential Debates on both Wednesday and Thursday nights.

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NPR And Edison Research Release The Smart Audio Report Spring 2019

June 25, 2019 • New research reveals how smart speaker user behavior and perceptions are evolving as owners 'settle in' with their devices and the market matures out of its introductory phase.

The 2019 How I Built This Fellows Application Is Now Open

NPR is pleased to announce the call for Fellows for the 2019 How I Built This Summit with Guy Raz, supported by American Express on October 22nd and 23rd at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. NPR/How I Built This Summit hide caption

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The 2019 How I Built This Fellows Application Is Now Open

June 25, 2019 • NPR is pleased to announce the call for Fellows for the 2019 How I Built This Summit with Guy Raz, on October 22nd and 23rd at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Friday June 21, 2019

NPR's Susan Stamberg In The Walk Of Fame Class Of 2020

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NPR's Susan Stamberg In The Walk Of Fame Class Of 2020

June 21, 2019 • Honorees were chosen from hundreds of nominations and announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Walk of Fame Selection Committee.

Thursday June 20, 2019

Wade in the Water Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

Wade in the Water is a 26-part documentary series that details the history of African Americans through song and music, storytelling and historical analysis. NPR hide caption

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