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News Articles: Media

In 1971, NPR entered a shifting — yet limited — information landscape.

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  • History

How NPR Shattered The Old Model Of Broadcast Journalism

In the 50 years that NPR has been around, the journalistic landscape has changed massively. We explore these changes and what role the network

May 03, 2021
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By:
  • Audie Cornish and
  • Art Silverman
A sign from a rally against the ownership of the <em>Denver Post</em>, Alden Global Capital, in May 2018. Former <em>Post </em>journalists created <em>The Colorado Sun</em> that year; now <em>The Sun</em> has acquired two dozen suburban Denver papers.

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  • Media

In Denver, Civic-Minded 'Colorado Sun' Acquires Suburban Newspaper Chain

The news site Colorado Sun was created by Denver journalists dismayed over slashing cuts by the Denver Post's hedge fund owners. Now The Sun and a new foundation are taking over 24 suburban papers.

May 03, 2021
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By:
  • David Folkenflik
A worker passes a Dominion Voting Systems ballot scanner during Georgia's runoff Senate elections in January in Gwinnett County outside Atlanta. Former President Donald Trump and his allies spread falsehoods about the company's role in the 2020 election, leading to a slew of defamation lawsuits.

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  • Politics

Newsmax Issues Retraction And Apology To Dominion Employee Over Election Stories

Voting machine engineer Eric Coomer was falsely accused of rigging the election against former President Donald Trump by the conservative cable network. He faced death threats and has been in hiding.

May 02, 2021
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By:
  • Bente Birkeland
On May 3, 2021, NPR turns 50 years old. To mark this milestone, we're reflecting on and renewing our commitment to <em>Hear Every Voice</em>.

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  • History

Fifty And Forward, An Anniversary Celebration Of NPR

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of NPR's first original on-air broadcast, we look back at our origins in radio, how we grew from a staff of 65 to thousands, and into our future in the digital space.

April 30, 2021
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By:
  • Kerry Thompson and
  • Erin Slomski-Pritz
Susan Stamberg co-hosted <em>All Things Considered</em> from 1972 until 1986 — she's the first woman to anchor a daily national news program in America. She is now an NPR special correspondent.

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  • Media

'It Was Just Thrilling': 2 NPR Founders Remember The First Days, 50 Years Ago

NPR's program, All Things Considered, debuted on May 3, 1971. ATC creator Bill Siemering and former co-host (then production assistant) Susan Stamberg look back on the iconic first broadcast.

April 28, 2021
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By:
  • Terry Gross
News headlines on the impeachment trial of Donald Trump are displayed outside Fox headquarters in February in New York City.

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  • Media

Fox News Again Urges N.Y. Court To Dismiss Smartmatic's $2.7 Billon Lawsuit

Fox News says its coverage of bogus election-fraud claims was "accurate and disinterested" and is protected by the First Amendment.

April 27, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
<em>Baltimore Sun</em> reporter Liz Bowie, center, has helped to lead an effort by Tribune Publishing's journalists to seek new owners for its papers and hold a hedge fund at bay.

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  • Media

'Project Mayhem': Reporters Race To Save Tribune Papers From 'Vulture' Fund

The Baltimore Sun's Liz Bowie is leading reporters across Tribune properties to find civic-minded owners for the chain's newspapers before a hedge fund with a record of slashing cuts buys the company.

April 21, 2021
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By:
  • David Folkenflik
The Revs. Jesse Jackson (left) and Al Sharpton (center) and attorney Ben Crump during a press conference Tuesday following the verdict in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis.

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  • Media

Coverage Of Chauvin Verdict Seems As Divided As Nation's Politics

Broadcast and cable news networks showed different approaches to coverage of the Chauvin verdict.

April 21, 2021
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By:
  • Eric Deggans
Producer Scott Rudin, center, and the cast of <em>Hello, Dolly!</em> accept the award for Best Revival of a Musical at the 2017 Tony Awards in New York City. Rudin says he's stepping back from his Broadway work.

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  • Arts & Life

Producer Scott Rudin Steps Back From Broadway Following Allegations Of Bullying

The producer announced Saturday that he would take a step back after allegations of bullying and workplace misconduct were reported this month.

April 17, 2021
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By:
  • Dustin Jones
Johnson & Johnson was mentioned roughly the same amount every hour online Tuesday as it was in entire weeks before news of the vaccine's pause, according to the tracking firm Zignal Labs.

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  • Technology

The Most Popular J&J Vaccine Story On Facebook? A Conspiracy Theorist Posted It

A vast network of professional vaccine skeptics on social media has been waiting for a development like the Johnson & Johnson pause. Now experts say they will milk it for all it's worth and more.

April 15, 2021
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By:
  • Miles Parks
Anne Beatts attends the <em>Live From New York!</em> documentary's Los Angeles premiere after-party on June 10, 2015.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Remembering The Late Comedy Writer Anne Beatts

NPR's Scott Simon remembers comedy writer Anne Beatts, who died this week at the age of 74. She worked in male-dominated writers' rooms at Saturday Night Live and National Lampoon magazine.

April 10, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Simon
A woman stands with her baby while viewing memorials dedicated to George Floyd in front of the entrance of Cup Foods, the site where George Floyd died.

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  • National

How A Minnesota Paper Is Covering The Chauvin Trial From The Black Perspective

The Spokesman-Recorder was founded on the mission of telling stories from the Black perspective in Minnesota. Now its small team of journalists have taken on covering the Derek Chauvin trial.

April 08, 2021
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By:
  • Ari Shapiro
The award-winning documentary <em>Writing with Fire</em> follows Meera Devi (right), chief reporter for the <em>Khabar Lahariya —</em> a news publication run by Dalit, members of India's lowest caste.<em> </em>

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  • World

India's All-Female News Outlet Battles Sexism, Caste — And Hits The Silver Screen

Meera Devi is on a mission to get her community heard — and facing discrimination and death threats in her work . She's featured in a new award-winning documentary, Writing With Fire.

April 05, 2021
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By:
  • Sushmita Pathak
A group of more than 80 people with an interest in animal welfare, including Dr. Jane Goodall, have signed a letter calling on the editors of the Associated Press Stylebook to change their guidance on the use of animals pronouns.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Animals Deserve Gender Pronouns, Too

Referring to animals as "she" or "he" or "they," rather than "it," may more accurately reflect their importance. Dr. Jane Goodall and others are urging AP Stylebook editors to change their guidance.

April 03, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Simon
Sinead Boucher, the owner and CEO of New Zealand publisher Stuff, says the decision to quit Facebook has been beneficial for the company.

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  • Technology

This News Publisher Quit Facebook. Readership Went Up

Many media outlets feel they need to be on Facebook to reach people. So why did New Zealand's biggest news publisher decide to go it alone?

April 02, 2021
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By:
  • Shannon Bond
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