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A (9)
- Noah AdamsContributing Correspondent, National Desk
- Daniel AlarcónHost, Radio Ambulante
- Greg AllenCorrespondent, Miami
- Deborah AmosInternational Correspondent
- Bronson ArcuriVideo Producer
- Chris ArnoldCorrespondent
- Jane ArrafInternational Correspondent, Cairo, Egypt
- Allison AubreyCorrespondent
- Bruce AusterSenior Director, Collaborative Journalism Network
B (21)
- Tanya Ballard BrownEditor
- Nancy BarnesSenior Vice President of News and Editorial Director
- Adrian "Stretch" BartosCo-host, What's Good with Stretch and Bobbito
- Karen Grigsby BatesCorrespondent
- Eleanor BeardsleyCorrespondent, Paris
- Jason BeaubienGlobal Health and Development Correspondent
- Nicole BeemsterboerSenior Producer, Investigations
- Robert BenincasaProducer, Investigations Unit
- Howard BerkesCorrespondent, Investigations
- Uri BerlinerSenior Business Editor
- Doug BermanExecutive Producer, Car Talk; Creator and Benevolent Overlord, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
- Elizabeth BlairSenior Producer/Reporter, Arts Desk
- Melissa BlockSpecial Correspondent and Host
- Bob BoilenHost, All Songs Considered
- Brakkton BookerReporter, National Desk
- Tom BowmanPentagon Reporter
- Tara BoyleSupervising Producer, Hidden Brain
- Jeff BradyCorrespondent, National Desk
- Peter BreslowSenior Producer, Weekend Edition
- Geoff BrumfielSenior Editor and Correspondent
- John BurnettSouthwest Correspondent, National Desk
C (25)
- Rodney CarmichaelHip-Hop Staff Writer, NPR Music
- Neal CarruthGeneral Manager, Podcasts
- Brandon CarterSocial Production Assistant
- Meghna ChakrabartiHost and Editor, On Point
- Ailsa ChangHost, All Things Considered; Correspondent, Planet Money
- Edith ChapinExecutive Editor
- Bill ChappellReporter, Producer
- Dan CharlesCorrespondent, Food and Agriculture
- Tamar CharneyManaging Director, Personalization and Curation
- Rhitu ChatterjeeReporter/Editor, Science Desk
- Kat ChowReporter, Code Switch
- Art ChungSenior Supervising Producer, Ask Me Another
- Luis ClemensSenior Editor for Diversity, NPR News
- Nicole CohenEditor, Education
- Rhaina CohenAssistant Producer, Hidden Brain
- Adam ColeReporter, Science Desk
- Tom ColeSenior Editor, Arts Desk
- Korva ColemanNewscaster
- Felix ContrerasHost, Alt.Latino
- Leslie CookSenior Business Editor, Business Desk
- Patrick Cooper
- Cheryl CorleyCorrespondent, National Desk, Chicago
- Audie CornishHost, All Things Considered
- Jonathan CoultonMusician, Ask Me Another
- Ben de la CruzMultimedia Editor, Science Desk
D (19)
- Mike DanforthExecutive Producer, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
- Adam DavidsonCo-Founder and Contributor, Planet Money
- Susan DavisCongressional Correspondent, Washington Desk
- Eric DeggansTV Critic
- Mandalit del BarcoCorrespondent, Arts Desk, NPR West
- Gene DembyLead Blogger, Code Switch
- Jason DeRoseWestern Bureau Chief
- Scott DetrowCongressional Correspondent
- Jessica Diaz-HurtadoKroc Fellow
- William DobsonChief International Editor, International Desk
- Camila DomonoskeReporter
- Leah DonnellaAssistant Editor, Code Switch
- Beth DonovanSenior Washington Editor
- James DoubekAssociate Producer, Digital News Desk
- Michaeleen DoucleffReporter, Science Desk
- Tom DreisbachProducer/Editor
- Steve DrummondExecutive Producer, NPR News
- Karen DuffinHost and Reporter, Planet Money
- David DyeContributing Host, World Cafe
E (4)
- Ophira EisenbergHost, Ask Me Another
- Debbie ElliottCorrespondent, National Desk
- Ron ElvingSenior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk
- Monika EvstatievaLine Producer, Weekend Edition
F (12)
- Leila FadelNational Correspondent
- Emily FengCorrespondent, Beijing
- Jennifer FerroPresident, KCRW
- Pam FesslerCorrespondent, National Desk
- Adrian FloridoReporter, Code Switch
- David FolkenflikMedia Correspondent, NPR News; Host and Editor, On Point
- Nick FountainProducer, Planet Money
- Kara FrameVideo Producer
- Lauren FrayerInternational Correspondent, Mumbai, India
- John FreemanBook Critic
- Rose FriedmanAssociate Editor, Arts Desk
- April FultonContributor
G (28)
- Cardiff GarciaCo-host, The Indicator from Planet Money
- Robert GarciaExecutive Producer, Newscasts
- Robert "Bobbito" GarciaCo-host, What's Good with Stretch and Bobbito
- Lulu Garcia-NavarroHost, Weekend Edition Sunday
- Marilyn GeewaxContributor
- Tom GjeltenCorrespondent, Religion and Belief, National Desk
- Mary GlendinningDeputy Chief, RAD
- Maria GodoySenior Editor, NPR Science Desk, and Host, The Salt
- Pallavi GogoiChief Business Editor
- Tom GoldmanCorrespondent, Sports
- Alex GoldmarkSenior Supervising Producer, Planet Money
- Jacob GoldsteinCorrespondent and Co-Host, Planet Money
- Jessica GoldsteinSenior Director, Events and Strategic Initiatives
- Don GonyeaNational Political Correspondent
- Richard GonzalesCorrespondent, San Francisco, National Desk
- Sarah GonzalezHost and Reporter, Planet Money
- Sara Kehaulani GooManaging Editor
- Wade GoodwynCorrespondent, National Desk, Dallas
- Barry GordemerProducer/Director, Morning Edition
- Melissa GraySenior Producer, All Things Considered
- Gisele GraysonDeputy Editor, Science Desk
- David GreeneHost, Morning Edition and Up First
- Nell GreenfieldboyceCorrespondent, Science Desk
- Jane GreenhalghSenior Producer and Editor, Science Desk
- Nina GregorySenior Editor, Arts Desk
- Larry GroceHost, Mountain Stage
- Terry GrossHost, Fresh Air
- Anne GudenkaufSupervising Senior Editor, Invisibilia
H (22)
- Mito Habe-Evans Producer, NPR Music
- Peter HadenReporter/Producer
- Diaa HadidInternational Correspondent, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Jon HamiltonCorrespondent, Science Desk
- Jessica HansenAnnouncer
- Becky HarlanVideo Producer
- Phil HarrellProducer, Morning Edition
- Richard HarrisCorrespondent, Science Desk
- Amy HeldEditor, Newscasts
- Sally HelmProducer, Planet Money
- Shirley HenryDeputy Washington Editor
- Rebecca HersherReporter, Science Desk
- Robin HiltonProducer and Host, NPR Music
- Maria HinojosaHost, Latino USA
- Jeremy HobsonHost, Here & Now
- Lauren HodgesAssociate Producer, All Things Considered
- Gerry HolmesManaging Editor, Enterprise
- Linda HolmesHost, Pop Culture Happy Hour
- Scott HorsleyChief Economics Correspondent
- Andrea HsuSenior Producer, All Things Considered
- Elise HuCorrespondent and Video Host
- Tom HuizengaMusic Producer
I (2)
- Sasha IngberReporter, News Desk
- Steve InskeepHost, Morning Edition and Up First
J (8)
- Ina JaffeCorrespondent, National Desk
- Keith JenkinsDirector of Digital Content
- Jess JiangProducer, Rough Translation
- Carrie JohnsonJustice Correspondent
- Joshua JohnsonHost, 1A
- LA JohnsonArt Director and Illustrator
- Windsor JohnstonNewscaster, Reporter
- Christopher JoyceCorrespondent, Science Desk
K (23)
- Carrie KahnInternational Correspondent, Mexico City, Mexico
- Anya KamenetzEducation Correspondent
- Martin KasteCorrespondent, National Desk, Seattle
- Tamara KeithWhite House Correspondent
- Michele KelemenCorrespondent, Diplomacy, Foreign Desk
- Bridget KelleySupervising Senior Editor, All Things Considered
- Ryan KellmanVisual journalist and producer, Skunk Bear
- Amita KellySenior Digital Editor, National Desk
- Mary Louise KellyHost, All Things Considered
- Merrit KennedyReporter, NPR Newsdesk
- Miranda KennedySupervising Editor, Morning Edition
- Peter KenyonInternational Correspondent, Istanbul, Turkey
- Asma KhalidPolitical Reporter
- Lucian KimInternational Correspondent, Moscow, Russia
- Noel KingHost, Morning Edition and Up First; Correspondent, Planet Money
- Andrea KissackChief Science Editor
- Barbara KleinNewscaster
- Alison KodjakHealth Policy Correspondent, Science Desk
- Ravenna KoenigProducer, Weekend Edition
- Anthony KuhnInternational Correspondent, Beijing, China
- Elizabeth KulasProducer, Planet Money
- Bill KurtisJudge and Scorekeeper, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
- Danielle Kurtzleben Political Reporter
L (15)
- Adelina LancianeseKroc Fellow
- Frank LangfittInternational Correspondent, London
- Quil LawrenceVeterans Correspondent
- BJ LeidermanFreelance Theme Composer
- Craig LeMoultReporter, WGBH
- Russell LewisSouthern Bureau Chief
- Mara LiassonCorrespondent, Washington Desk
- Andrew LimbongAssistant Producer, Arts Desk
- Robert LittleSenior Supervising Editor, Investigations
- Bill LittlefieldHost, Only A Game
- Laura LorsonCommentator, All Things Considered
- Thomas LuProduction Assistant, Hidden Brain
- Ryan LucasJustice Correspondent
- Jennifer LuddenEnergy and Environment Editor
- Jeff LundenFreelance Contributor
M (26)
- Tom and Ray MagliozziHosts, Car Talk
- Tim MakPolitical Reporter
- Kenny MaloneCorrespondent, Planet Money
- Michel MartinWeekend Host, All Things Considered
- Rachel MartinHost, Morning Edition and Up First
- Dave MattinglyNewscaster
- Michael MaySenior Producer, NPR Story Lab
- Petra MayerEditor
- Heller McAlpinBook Critic
- Christian McBrideHost, Jazz Night in America
- Sarah McCammonCorrespondent, National Desk
- Julie McCarthyInternational Correspondent, South East Asia
- Kelly McEversHost, Embedded
- Sean McMinnData Editor
- Mark MemmottSupervising Senior Editor, Standards & Practices
- Shereen Marisol MerajiHost/Correspondent, Code Switch
- Lulu MillerCo-Founder, Invisibilia
- Suraya MohamedProducer, NPR Music
- Bob MondelloArts Critic
- Renee MontagneSpecial Correspondent and Host
- Domenico MontanaroLead Editor, Washington Desk
- Tom MoonMusic Reviewer
- Casey MorellAssociate Producer/Director, All Things Considered
- Angelica A. Morrison
- John Myers
- Greg MyreNational Security Correspondent
N (11)
- Elissa Nadworny Reporter/Editor, NPR Ed
- Brian NaylorCorrespondent, Washington Desk
- Lynn NearyCorrespondent, Arts Desk and Guest Host
- Joe NeelNPR Deputy Senior Supervising Editor
- Brett NeelyEditor, Washington Desk
- Patti NeighmondCorrespondent, Health Policy, Science Desk
- Soraya Sarhaddi NelsonInternational Correspondent, Berlin
- Scott NeumanWriter/Editor, Digital News
- Yuki NoguchiCorrespondent, Business Desk
- Jackie NorthamInternational Affairs Correspondent
- Beth NoveyProducer, Arts Desk
O (6)
- Christopher O'RileyHost, From the Top
- Lauren OberHost, The Big Listen
- Sarah Lucy OliverExecutive Producer, Weekend Edition
- Ammad OmarSupervising Editor, National Desk
- Lauren OnkeySenior Director, NPR Music
- Peter OverbyPower, Money and Influence Correspondent
P (12)
- Joe PalcaCorrespondent, Science Desk
- Miles ParksReporter, Washington Desk
- Nancy PearlCommentator, Morning Edition
- Marisa PeñalozaSenior Producer, National Desk
- Maggie Penman
- Eyder PeraltaInternational Correspondent, East Africa
- Sacha PfeifferCorrespondent, Investigations
- David PignanelliSupervising Senior Producer, Newscast Unit
- Sylvia PoggioliSenior European Correspondent, Rome, Italy
- John PooleMultimedia Producer
- Paula PoundstoneHost, Live from the Poundstone Institute; Panelist, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
- Ann PowersCritic and Correspondent, NPR Music
Q (2)
- Annalisa QuinnContributor, Arts Desk
- Ofeibea Quist-ArctonInternational Correspondent, Dakar
R (14)
- Ayesha RascoeWhite House Reporter
- Arun RathCorrespondent, NPR and WGBH
- Guy RazHost & Editorial Director, TED Radio Hour, How I Built This, and Wow In The World
- Philip ReevesInternational Correspondent, South America
- Shannon RhoadesSenior Supervising Editor, Morning Edition
- Alison RichardsDeputy Supervising Senior Editor/Correspondent, Science Desk
- Fiona RitchieHost, The Thistle & Shamrock
- Ted RobbinsSupervising Editor, Arts Desk
- Cokie RobertsCommentator, Morning Edition
- Josh RogosinAudio Engineer, Tiny Desk Concerts
- Joel RoseCorrespondent, National Desk
- Hanna RosinCo-Host, Invisibilia
- Nathan RottReporter, National Desk
- Kathy RushlowSenior Producer, Newscasts
S (43)
- Peter SagalHost, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
- Claudio SanchezCorrespondent, Education, National Desk
- Sam SandersCorrespondent and Host, It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders
- Anjuli SastryAssociate Producer, It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders
- Didrik SchancheDeputy International Editor
- David SchaperReporter, National Desk, Chicago
- Michael SchaubBook Critic
- Talia SchlangerHost, World Cafe
- Jennifer SchmidtSenior Producer, Hidden Brain
- Rob SchmitzCorrespondent, Shanghai
- Matthew S. SchwartzReporter, NPR News Desk
- Alina SelyukhCorrespondent
- Parth ShahAssociate Producer, Hidden Brain
- Aarti ShahaniCorrespondent, Business Desk
- Ari ShapiroHost, All Things Considered
- Joseph ShapiroCorrespondent, NPR Investigations
- Will ShortzPuzzlemaster, Weekend Edition Sunday
- Kirk SieglerCorrespondent, National Desk
- Ellen SilvaSenior Supervising Editor, Arts Desk
- Art SilvermanSenior Producer, All Things Considered
- Scott SimonHost, Weekend Edition Saturday
- Lakshmi SinghNewscaster
- Morgan Noelle SmithVideo Producer
- Graham SmithSenior Producer, Investigations
- Greg SmithTheme Composer
- Robert SmithCorrespondent, Planet Money
- Tovia SmithCorrespondent, National Desk, Boston
- Laura SmithermanDeputy National Editor
- Kelsey SnellCongressional Reporter
- Giles SnyderNewscaster
- Madeline K. SofiaAssociate Producer, Science Desk
- Laura Soto-BarraRAD Chief, Research, Archives & Data Strategy
- Jack SpeerNewscaster
- Alix SpiegelCo-Host, Invisibilia
- Barbara SpruntProducer, Washington Desk
- Susan StambergSpecial Correspondent
- Stan JastrzebskiNews Director
- Rob SteinCorrespondent and Senior Editor, Science Desk
- Maia SternVideo Producer
- Shay StevensNewscaster
- Laura SullivanCorrespondent, NPR Investigations
- Emily SullivanReporter, Newsdesk
- Laura SydellCorrespondent, Arts Desk
T (13)
- Cara TalloExecutive Producer, Invisibilia
- Jessica TaylorPolitical Reporter
- Ella TaylorFilm Critic
- Dina Temple-RastonSpecial Correspondent
- Mindy ThomasHost, Wow In The World
- Stephen ThompsonWriter/Editor, NPR Music
- Cheryl W. Thompson
- Scott TobiasContributor/Movie Critic
- Nina TotenbergCorrespondent, Legal Affairs
- Anastasia TsioulcasReporter, NPR Music
- Brad Turner
- Cory TurnerCorrespondent/Senior Editor, NPR Ed
- Christopher TurpinVice President for Editorial Innovation and Newsroom Development
U (2)
- Neda UlabyReporter, Arts Desk
- Bryant UrstadtEditor, Planet Money
V (6)
- Vikki ValentineSenior Editor, Science Desk
- Barbara Van WoerkomProducer, Investigations
- Stacey Vanek SmithCo-Host, The Indicator from Planet Money; Correspondent, Planet Money
- Susan VavrickSenior Editor, Digital News
- Shankar VedantamCorrespondent, Science Desk
- John VetteseEditor of The Key, WXPN
W (17)
- Deirdre WalshCongressional Editor
- Vickie Walton-JamesSenior National Editor, NPR News
- Hansi Lo WangCorrespondent, National Desk
- Oliver WangMusic Reviewer
- Gregory WarnerHost, Rough Translation
- Bruce WarrenMusic Reviewer, NPR.org
- Carline WatsonExecutive Producer, All Things Considered
- Walter Ray WatsonSenior Producer
- Glen WeldonPanelist, Pop Culture Happy Hour
- David WelnaNational Security Correspondent, Washington Desk
- Linda WertheimerSenior National Correspondent
- Ashley Westerman Producer, Morning Edition
- Eric WesterveltCorrespondent
- Ned WhartonSenior Producer and Music Director, Weekend Edition
- Whittney EvansReporter
- Craig WindhamNewscaster
- Natalie WinstonExecutive Producer, Weekend All Things Considered
X (1)
- Doualy XaykaothaoNewscaster
Y (3)
- John YdstieCorrespondent/Host
- Kenya YoungActing Executive Producer, Morning Edition
- Robin YoungHost, Here & Now
Z (1)
- Jim ZarroliReporter, Business, New York