What is NPR?

NPR is an internationally acclaimed producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming. A privately supported, not-for-profit membership organization, NPR produces and distributes programming that reaches a combined audience of 26.4 million listeners weekly. NPR Member organizations operate 784 stations, and another 117 public radio stations also present NPR programs, for a total of more than 900 stations nationwide who broadcast NPR programming. Each NPR Member Station serves local listeners with a distinctive combination of national and local programming. With original online content and audio streaming, NPR.org offers hourly newscasts, special features and ten years of archived audio and information.

• NPR's Mission Statement
• Annual Reports, Audited Financial Statements, and Form 990s
• NPR Headquarters and Tour Schedule

What Programs Does NPR Produce and Distribute?

NPR produces and distributes more than 100 hours of original programming each week. Local NPR stations also broadcast many programs which are produced by stations and other radio networks.

• View a list of public radio programs
• Submit a commentary, story idea, or program proposal
• NPR News Code of Ethics and Practices

Who Works at NPR?

See photos and read bios of your favorite NPR personalities, and learn about the corporate team behind the scenes. From the engineers at the control boards to NPR's board of directors, producing public radio is a team effort.

• How to contact NPR
• Job opportunities at NPR
• Jobs at NPR Stations (CPB Jobline)
• Internships at NPR

How Can I Listen to NPR?

You can find NPR on hundreds of stations across the nation. You can find more information about finding NPR and your favorite NPR stations on the platform of your choice here. On this page, you will find information about listening to NPR domestically and internationally on a wide range of devices, including AM/FM, digital and satellite radios, the Internet, podcasts, and more.