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Curated NPR stories that will inform, inspire, and surprise you. Feed your curiosity.
What Does Music Look Like?
Designing classical album covers is hard. But being new to the music makes it easier for Denise Burt. Take a look at — and a listen to — her work.
The 'Swim Whisperer' Teaches Kids To Be Water-Safe
For 20 years, Conrad Cooper has been teaching children in Los Angeles to swim by earning his young students’ unwavering trust.
10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
Let our panel of public radio hosts turn you on to new music by Raury, Dafnis Prieto, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Lianne La Havas and more.
The Demise Of Old-Style Demolition Derby
Demo derby used to be a low-budget hobby for guys who bought jalopies for one last romp before the scrap heap. But the event has changed — and some fear it may be running out of gas.
Cheat Eats
A Canadian scholar was unimpressed with the cookbooks available for people on food stamps in the U.S. So she decided to come up with her own set of tips and recipes for eating well on $4 a day.
WE ARE GENERATION LISTEN.
We’re here to connect you to some of the best that public radio has to offer every day. To events in your city, so we can keep the conversation going. And to like minds all over the country, so we can make more stories of our own.
We’re a collective of curious minds—creative leaders, compassionate activists, and thoughtful critics. We know that every bit of knowledge we put in our brains makes us better. That the more dots we collect, the more we can connect. And that the why is more important than the what.
We’ve built this space to feed that curiosity. To listen, experience, and connect.
Our ears are powerful tools. They allow us to take in the world and connect with others. For years, NPR has brought you compelling stories. Now it’s your turn to share yours. Add your voice to our project using #WhyListen on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
Listening lets us do what we’re here to do: connect to one another.
- @MFKellerman
Listening is the gateway to learning.
- @GoodBerger
Listening makes you a better human. It expands your brain, grows your heart and feeds your soul.
- @azita
If it were not for listening, there would be no change.
- @kristenzublin
Listening reminds of us of the lullabies and stories we used to fall asleep to each night.
- @ShiraAbramowitz
In the Moment
See what’s happening with other Gen Listeners around the country. Meetups, events, and other news.
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Listening Tour Rewind: (re)Living the Dream
We were lucky enough to kick off our summer with a 3,000-mile road trip from LA to DC. We’re excited to share some of our favorite scenes from our nine-city Listening Tour and introduce you to amazing people we met along the way. Check out the video!
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#WhyListen: NPR Interns Chime In
“Why Listen? Because audio content can be consumed anytime and anywhere, and NPR tells stories that other news outlets don’t,” says NPR intern Kristen Lobo.
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The Times Malala Yousafzai Served as Inspiration
Malala Yousafzai continues that fight for girls’ education and is an inspiration to people worldwide.
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Join Our Traveling Listening Party
We’re taking the concept of listening on the road with a simple formula: gathering good people to listen to great public radio, together.
WE ARE WHERE YOU ARE
With hundreds of NPR Member Stations across the country, we play where you play. In partnership with your local station, we’ll be bringing panel discussions, listening parties, and other live events to your city.
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THE GL ADVISORY BOARD
Meet our brain trust. They’ve brought their passion for NPR, entrepreneurial spirit, and know-how to help bring our mission to life.
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Azita Ardakani
Founder, Love Social
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Amy Benziger
Managing Director, Love Social
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Erica Berger
Media Entrepreneur
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Dustin Bramell
Strategic Partner Development-Entertainment, Facebook
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Audrey Buchanan
Creative Producer + Moderator
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Sophia Bush
Actress, Director & Spokesperson
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Megha Desai
Founder & CEO, Marketing. Strategy. Dharma. (MSD)
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James Elbaor
Investor
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Sam Friedman
Ceo & Co-Founder, Parkme
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Allen Gannett
Founder, Track Maven
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Casey Gerald
Co-Founder & CEO, MBAs Across America
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Anneke Jong
VP of Strategy & Marketing, Reserve
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Eric Kuhn
Marketing & Business Development, Layer3 TV
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Fabian Pfortmueller
Co-Founder, Holstee
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Gina Rudan
Author, Practical Genius; Diversity Manager, Google Inc.
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Amanda Slavin
President & CEO, CatalystCreativ
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Erica Williams Simon
Social Impact Strategist & Deputy Editor, Upworthy