Press Releases and Statements : NPR

NPR Board of Directors elects Jo Lambert as Board Chair

November 24, 2025 • NPR is pleased to announce that on November 20 Jo Lambert was elected by the NPR Board of Directors as Chair of the Board.

NPR's 'Books We Love' guide returns with recommendations for book lovers everywhere

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NPR's 'Books We Love' guide returns with recommendations for book lovers everywhere

November 24, 2025 • NPR's annual interactive reading guide Books We Love is back with over 380 new recommendations published in 2025.

NPR reaches settlement protecting public radio distribution and First Amendment rights

November 17, 2025 • NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) have reached a resolution concerning the disbursement of federal funds appropriated for interconnection services, leading to a joint stipulation in NPR's legal challenge to Executive Order 14290.

Katerina Barton is the 2025-2026 Above the Fray Fellow

November 10, 2025 •

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NPR names Rachel Evans Chief Development Officer

November 6, 2025 • NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher announced today that Rachel Evans will be NPR's Chief Development Officer, driving the organization's national fundraising efforts.

NPR has made a "very substantial showing" in its effort to protect the First Amendment rights of the public media system, says federal judge

October 30, 2025 • Today NPR marked a significant milestone in our case to protect First Amendment rights for the public media system.

NPR & WBUR name Indira Lakshmanan new 'Here & Now' co-host

October 28, 2025 • NPR and WBUR announced today three strategic new appointments at Here & Now, the live midday news program heard on 500 NPR member stations across the country. The changes mark an exciting new chapter for one of the fastest-growing shows in public media.Award-winning journalist Indira Lakshmanan joins as the next co-host of Here & Now, debuting late next month alongside Scott Tong and Robin Young.

John Buoymaster Elected Chairperson of the NPR Foundation Board of Trustees

October 27, 2025 • The NPR Foundation is pleased to announce that John Buoymaster has been elected as Chairperson of the NPR Foundation Board of Trustees

Clack Is Back! Car Talk host Ray Magliozzi returns with new material for NPR+

October 23, 2025 •

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NPR Mourns Passing of Susan Stamberg

October 16, 2025 • Susan Stamberg, award-winning journalist and one of public radio's most beloved and pioneering voices, died today at age 87.

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NPR names Mishka Pitter-Armand Chief Marketing Officer

October 15, 2025 • NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher announced today that Mishka Pitter-Armand will become NPR's Chief Marketing Officer. She will play a key role in efforts to strengthen NPR's programming portfolio and increase sustainable revenue from diversified sources.

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New NPR limited series 'Books We've Loved' spotlights literary classics and beloved contemporary reads

October 14, 2025 • New podcast series invites authors, critics and cultural voices to revisit the books that shaped us — and still speak to us today.

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A Statement from NPR on the Pentagon's Press Policy

October 13, 2025 • NPR reporters will not sign the Pentagon's rules issued on Friday, September 19

NPR and Anonymous Content Bring Tiny Desk Concert Series to Brasil

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Sonali Mehta named Executive Director of NPR Music

September 16, 2025 • NPR announced today that Sonali Mehta has been named Executive Director of NPR Music. She will start September 22, and will be based in New York.

NPR Board Welcomes Newly Elected Directors

September 15, 2025 • The NPR membership elected Brad Dancer, WSHU Public Radio, Fairfield, CT; Paul Hunton, WUNC, Chapel Hill, NC (incumbent); Margaret Low, WBUR, Boston, MA (incumbent); R.C. McBride, WGLT, Normal, IL (incumbent) as Member Directors of the NPR Board.

NPR Kicks Off 5th Annual 'El Tiny': Bridging Generations with Icons and Rising Stars for Latin Music Month

September 15, 2025 • NPR Kicks Off 5th Annual 'El Tiny': Bridging Generations with Icons and Rising Stars for Latin Music Month. Gloria Estefan, Carlos Vives, Fito Páez, Silvana Estrada, and more join El Tiny for its biggest lineup yet.

NPR celebra la quinta edición anual de 'El Tiny': Un puente de generaciones entre íconos y nuevas estrellas para el Mes de la Música Latina

September 15, 2025 •

NPR Names Thomas Evans as Editor in Chief and Marta McLellan Ross as Chief of Staff

September 11, 2025 • NPR today announced the appointment of Thomas Evans as Editor in Chief and Marta McLellan Ross as Chief of Staff, further strengthening the organization's leadership team as it builds the future of public media in America.

Ed Sheeran and NPR's Tiny Desk team up in intimate livestream concert on YouTube timed with 'Play' album release

September 9, 2025 • Hours after album release, listeners worldwide will experience Sheeran's newest music from NPR's offices—live on YouTube September 12 at noon ET

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Ryland Barton Named NPR Newscast Anchor

September 3, 2025 • NPR announced today that Ryland Barton will be joining the Newscast team as a PM anchor.

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Scott Detrow Named Host of All Things Considered

August 27, 2025 • NPR announced today that, beginning September 29, Scott Detrow will become a full-time weekday host of All Things Considered.