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What Does Music Look Like?

July 28, 2015

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.

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The 'Swim Whisperer' Teaches Kids To Be Water-Safe

July 28, 2015

For 20 years, Conrad Cooper has been teaching children in Los Angeles to swim by earning his young students’ unwavering trust.

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10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

July 28, 2015

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.

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The Demise Of Old-Style Demolition Derby

July 28, 2015

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.

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Cheat Eats

July 28, 2015

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.

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We’ve built this space to feed that curiosity. To listen, experience, and connect.

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Listening Tour Rewind: (re)Living the Dream

July 29, 2015

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!
#WhyListen: NPR Interns Chime In

July 22, 2015

“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.
The Times Malala Yousafzai Served as Inspiration

July 10, 2015

Malala Yousafzai continues that fight for girls’ education and is an inspiration to people worldwide.
Join Our Traveling Listening Party

April 22, 2015

We’re taking the concept of listening on the road with a simple formula: gathering good people to listen to great public radio, together.

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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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