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NPR Podcasts Turn 10!

By Caitlin Sanders

To celebrate, we're looking back at what has happened in podcasting over the last decade and sharing a special collection of NPR podcast episodes hand picked by the people who make them.

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The Essential 'Sesame Street,' Curated By Sonia Manzano

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The NPR One Developer Center Is Now Live

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StoryCorps founder Dave Isay reveals his wish at TED2015

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NPR.org Now Twice As Fast

by Patrick Cooper, Justin Bachorik

October 27, 2015 • Already one of the fastest websites in the news industry, NPR.org now loads twice as fast as it did previously, furthering public radio's commitment to mobile audiences.

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Behind The Stories

Seeing The World Through The Eyes Of A Social Science Correspondent

October 9, 2015 • What I learned about road rage, garage sale haggling and happiness while walking to the grocery store with Shankar Vedandam, host of NPR's new show Hidden Brain.

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The Essential 'Sesame Street,' Curated By Sonia Manzano

by Caitlin Sanders

September 24, 2015 • At a recent taping of NPR's Ask Me Another, expecting mother and host Ophira Eisenberg asked the woman many of us know as "Maria" to recommend some must-show-your-children Sesame Street moments.

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Responding To Listeners With Responsive Design

September 8, 2015 • NPR introduces a new contact us webpage featuring responsive web design that offers users the best experience possible, no matter what kind of device they're using.

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I Heart NPR

NPR Podcasts Turn 10!

by Caitlin Sanders

August 31, 2015 • To celebrate, we're looking back at what has happened in podcasting over the last decade and sharing a special collection of NPR podcast episodes hand picked by the people who make them.

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Bookmark This: NPR At The Library Of Congress National Book Festival

by Hugo Rojo

August 27, 2015 • NPR journalists Melissa Block, Joe Palca, Lynn Neary, Adam Cole and others host events with authors at the National Book Festival. Here's where to find them on Sept. 5.

I Heart NPR

Public Radio At SXSW 2016: 12 Panels To Vote For Right Now

by Hugo Rojo, Caitlin Sanders

August 18, 2015 • Public radio journalists are part of proposed panels on podcasting, diversity, newsroom metrics, women in tech and more. Cast your vote by Sept. 4.

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When Animals Talk, NPR Listens

by Cara Philbin

July 30, 2015 • When Animals Talk, NPR Listens

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Official Biz

Melissa Block Takes On Expanded Role At NPR News

by Emma Carrasco

June 29, 2015 • After more than 12 years anchoring All Things Considered, senior host Melissa Block is moving into an expanded role as special correspondent with NPR News.

Official Biz

Playas Gonna Play: NPR Keeps Your SCOTUS Game On Point

by Cara Philbin

June 25, 2015 • SCOTUS Playas Gonna Play: NPR Keeps Your Game On Point

On June 30th, the NPR Shop will launch a revamped website featuring Instagram photos of public radio listeners showing off their NPR swag.

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Are you an NPR super-fan? Show us!

by Brittany Brown

June 24, 2015 • On July 1st, the NPR Shop's website is getting a face-list and will featuring photos of public radio listeners showing off their NPR gear.

The just-released "Get Carried Away" video spot is a fun dramatization of the NPR One listening experience.

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Inside NPR

"Get Carried Away" with NPR One

June 12, 2015 • Get carried away with NPR One - an app that hand-picks public radio stories based on what you like.

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'NPR's Most Wanted Man,' Jim Lesher, Passes Away

by Cara Philbin

June 3, 2015 • NPR Associate Editor For News Operations Has Passed Away

NPR Investigative Correspondent Laura Sullivan.

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Behind The Stories

Correspondent Profile: 'If I won the lottery, I'd work here for free.'

by Laura Sullivan

June 3, 2015 • NPR investigative correspondent Laura Sullivan spent the last year closely examining into the American Red Cross' efforts in Haiti. Today, it's our turn to pry a bit into her life.

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You Asked for Podcasts in NPR One – You've Got Them!

by Tejas Mistry

May 11, 2015 • Today, we're introducing a set of new features to enhance your NPR One podcast listening experience on iOS and Android.

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Inside NPR

The NPR One Developer Center Is Now Live

by Demian Perry

May 4, 2015 • Interested in building NPR content into your new smartphone product or internet-enabled refrigerator? Whatever the platform, we now have a place connect about bringing that idea to life.

There Are Now 800,000 Reasons To Share NPR Audio On Your Site

by Patrick Cooper

April 29, 2015 • From NPR stories to shows to songs, today we're making more than 800,000 pieces of our audio available for you to share around the Web. We're throwing open the doors to embedding.

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