NPR (National Public Radio)

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Huge radio network. NPR connects over 1,000 public radio stations across the United States, helping them share news, music, and stories with millions of listeners every day.

Based in two cities. NPR's main headquarters is in Washington, D.C., where most of the big decisions happen, and it also has a major office in Culver City, California.

Makes its own shows. NPR doesn't just broadcast other people's content, it creates original radio programs and podcasts that stations can choose to play to their audiences.

News and more. While NPR is famous for serious journalism and news reporting, it also produces shows about science, history, culture, and human interest stories.

Public means free. NPR stations are public broadcasting, which means they're paid for by listeners and grants rather than commercials, so you can listen without ads interrupting the show.