Katherine Maher

‘As blobby as it gets’: Why NPR CEO’s resume has conspiracy theorists convinced she’s in the CIA

Maher's background was scrutinized—but not everybody bought it.

On Apr 16, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger

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Right-wing ‘Defund NPR’ movement gains steam after new CEO’s old Biden hat tweet resurfaces

Outrage against the organization has been brewing for days.

On Apr 15, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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Conservatives call to ‘defund NPR’ for posting Declaration of Independence with notes about historical racism

'The people tweeting Defund NPR have obviously never read even the preamble of the Declaration.'

On Jul 5, 2021 by Phil West

LASD just before arresting journalist Josie Huang

Los Angeles police called out for lying about a reporter’s arrest

Police claimed she didn't identify as press. Videos tell another tale.

On Sep 14, 2020 by Claire Goforth

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How to listen to NPR online for free

Whether it's NPR Politics, All Things Considered, or Tiny Desk Concerts, we've got everything you need to know.

On Nov 19, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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Radio host Garrison Keillor fired for ‘improper behavior’

The 'Prairie Home Companion' host was fired for improper behavior with 2 people who worked with him.

On Nov 29, 2017 by Brianna Stone

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NPR’s ‘Ramona’ mistake brightens up an otherwise terrible news day

Ramona was the distraction we needed and deserved.

On Oct 3, 2017 by Ana Valens

Trump supporters responding to NPR's Declaration of independence tweets

NPR’s Declaration of Independence tweets upset Trump supporters

If the tweet fits...

On Jul 5, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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NPR unleashes the most eye roll-inducing dad jokes for Father’s Day

All of these dad jokes are so apparent.

On Jun 18, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Trump reportedly plans to cut funding for public radio, the arts, and much more

The budget cuts may result in the death of PBS and NPR.

On Jan 19, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Amazon Echo, home alone with NPR on, got confused and hijacked a thermostat

Alexa is a big 'This American Life' fan.

On Mar 12, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

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NPR wants to make it easier for you to find great podcasts

The podcasts are reviewed and curated to draw in new listeners.

On Nov 3, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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Podcast collective the Heard is experimenting with community

'Podcasting can be really solitary, so I was mostly excited about the idea of having a community.'

On Aug 17, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

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The war on female voices is just another way of telling women to shut up

If a woman is talking, she must be doing something wrong.

On Jul 24, 2015 by Amanda Marcotte

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The problem with the backlash against Reddit’s CEO that nobody’s talking about

The Ellen Pao criticism is about more than her job performance.

On Jul 7, 2015 by Derrick Clifton