Dear NWPB audiences and supporters, Twitter recently labeled NPR’s (National Public Radio) official Twitter account as “state-affiliated media,” which is incorrect and then changed it to “government-funded media,” falsely implying that… Read More
Por primera vez NPR transmitirán la cobertura especial del discurso del presidente Biden sobre el Estado de la Unión en español. Continue Reading Escuche el discurso del Estado de la Unión 2023 en españolRead More
Photo of Sam Penney recording Traverse Talks at the Nez Perce National Historic Park on March 10, 2022. Imagine a stranger took your family’s heirlooms and then offered you an… Continue Reading Captive Returns Home: The Story Of Wetxuuwíitin – ‘Traverse Read More
What do you really know about psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms? Research on the substance has lagged behind in the U.S. but, recent grassroots movements and a non-profit in… Continue Reading Psilocybin: Psychology, Policy and Read More
Dr. Jacqueline Wilson of Yakama Can an instrument suit your personality? Dr. Jacqueline Wilson of Yakama would say so. She believes her personality fits best with a large, low sounding,… Continue Reading Using Her Bassoon To Elevate Indigenous Voices – Read More
Grieving the loss of a loved one is already hard enough. To make matters worse, many people have no idea where to begin when dealing with the material items left… Continue Reading You Inherited A House Full Of Stuff. What’s Next? – With Estate Services Read More
Rich Old recording this episode of Traverse Talks on March 3rd, 2022. Grieving the loss of a loved one is already hard enough. To make matters worse, many people have… Continue Reading You Inherited A House Full Of Stuff. What’s Next? Read More
Zoe Hana Mikuta recording Traverse Talks in the KTVI Tacoma studios on December 4, 2021. Zoe Hana Mikuta is the young author of the YA science-fiction novel, “Gearbreakers” and its… Continue Read More
Zoe Hana Mikuta is a young author of the YA science fiction novel “Gearbreakers” and its recent sequel “Godslayers”. She started writing this series while still in high school, featuring… Continue Reading Would You Read More
Emerald LaFortune recording Traverse Talks at the NWPB studios on March 8th, 2022. Emerald LaFortune grew up being lured into the wilderness by her parents, who placed little pieces of… Continue Reading Navigating Rough Waters and Tough Conversations Read More
Emerald LaFortune grew up being lured into the wilderness by her parents who placed little pieces of candy in the middle of a hiking trail to guide her along. Now,… Continue Reading Navigating Rough Waters And Read More
Sara Minkara lost her sight at the age of seven but gained a greater awareness of herself and the world around her. Because she can’t interact with labels from a… Continue Reading Seeing People As They Are, Not How Read More
Photo of Sara Minkara. Sara Minkara lost her sight at the age of seven but gained a greater awareness of herself and the world around her. Because she can’t interact… Continue Reading Seeing People Read More
Sarah Zabel is a retired U.S. Air Force major general and former vice director of the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency. After witnessing one of her best friends experience a… Continue Reading Is Your Brain Like A Computer? Read More
“Daily, I am deeply nourished by NWPB classical.” Ariel Riter Bellingham, WA This is Ariel Riter in Bellingham, Washington. I must confess, I’m a picky eater but I’m an even… Continue Reading “Daily, I am deeply nourished by Read More
“Those shows are a part of my identity.” Mercedes Phillips WA & OR This is Mercedes from Washington and Oregon state. I actually started listening to public broadcasting from as… Continue Reading “Those shows are a part of my Read More
“I think we’d be less rich as a society if we didn’t have public broadcasting.” Ginny Butler Dayton, WA “This is Ginny Butler from Dayton. I think we’d be less… Continue Reading “I Read More
Book, comic book and video game author Sam Maggs is working to carve a path for minorities in industries traditionally populated by cisgender, heterosexual white men. Having written books including… Continue Reading What’s It Like As A Read More
Photo of disability culture activist Petra Kuppers. Petra Kuppers holds many titles: disability culture activist, community performance artist, disabled woman, academic and writer, among more. She’s written several books, primarily… Continue Reading Read More
Disability culture activist, community performance artist, and author of Eco Soma, Petra Kuppers, encourages listeners to contemplate the relationship they have with everyday objects in their life. In this episode… Continue Reading How Do We Experience The Read More
Make NWPB your place to learn more about politics in our community. Continue Reading NWPB Vote 2022Read More
Despite the coronavirus pandemic that closed schools nationwide, students from 46 states and the District of Columbia submitted entries. We've narrowed those down to 25 finalists. Continue Reading Here Are The Read More
NPR health reporter Selena Simmons-Duffin reflects on her family's decision to travel to Canada to be closer to extended family during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading Reporter’s Notebook: Crossing Into Canada Before Read More
NPR is launching The National Conversation with NPR's All Things Considered where we're going to have experts answer the questions you ask. Continue Reading Have Questions About The Coronavirus Pandemic? Share And We’ll Look Read More
Loud and unapologetic, and a trailblazer on race and sexuality, the stand-up comic discussed "cancel culture," Asian American comedy and her short-lived sitcom All-American Girl. Continue Reading Comedian Margaret Cho: ‘I Invented The Read More
Roberts, who joined the fledgling network in 1978, was a seasoned Washington insider who developed a distinctive voice as a reporter and commentator for both NPR and ABC News. Continue Reading Cokie Roberts, Pioneering Journalist Who Helped Read More
WATCH LIVE: State of the Union Address En Español PBS Newshour Live Coverage Coverage begins at 3pm PT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qToFGiY04RI NPR Live Coverage (English) NPR will provide live Special Coverage of… Continue Reading Live CoverageRead More
Hailing from Anchorage, Alaska, Christopherson is a thoughtful songwriter with a powerful sense of perspective. Continue Reading Don’t ‘Erase Me’ Says Quinn Christopherson In Winning NPR’s 2019 Tiny Desk Read More
"Short of murder, stealing material is the worst thing any comic can be accused of," O'Brien writes. The case was due to go to a jury trial within weeks. Continue Reading Conan O’Brien Settles Joke Theft Lawsuit — And Makes Fun Of Read More
NPR's Melissa Block sat down with NWPB’s Thom Kokenge during 'All Things Considered' to discuss her experiences as a journalist, NPR’s legacy and the state of journalism today. She was in Pullman to receive The Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award at Washington State University. Read More
NPR's public editor, who is independent of the newsroom, reviews concerns over vaccine coverage. The recent U.S. measles outbreak has offered a challenge to journalists who want to stay true to ethical principles while covering the story, a major aspect of which includes the contributing role of parents who don't vaccinate their children. Read More
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If the celebrated cellist could soundtrack his life, the music would be J.S. Bach's six Cello Suites. Yo-Yo Ma explains why they mean the world to him while he played the music at the NPR offices. Continue Reading NPR Tiny Desk Concert: Yo-Yo Ma’s Life Read More
Guinness spent $90 million on the Open Gate Brewery near Baltimore, Md., where it hopes to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Continue Reading Guinness Opens Its First U.S. Brewery In 64 YearsRead More
Does raising kids have to be stressful? Is sleeping with your baby as dangerous as doctors say? NPR’s series How To Raise A Human presents the latest research on child development and the parenting practices of some of the oldest cultures in search of tried and true lessons on play, caretaking and learning. Read More
Every weekday for more than three decades, his baritone steadied our mornings. Even in moments of chaos and crisis, Carl Kasell brought unflappable authority to the news. But behind that hid a lively sense of humor, revealed to listeners late in his career, when he became the beloved judge and official scorekeeper for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! NPR's news quiz show. Read More
A Conversation with Robert Siegel share Facebook Google+ Twitter Full Transcript – [Narrator] Tonight, we sit down with one man who helped make NPR what it is today. – And… Continue Reading A Conversation With Robert SiegelRead More
It is with much regret that we bid goodbye to Neal Conan’s weekly conversation that helped demystify the changing landscape of American politics. Production ended in March due to lack… Continue Reading Goodbye Truth, Politics and Power (We Hardly Knew Read More
Heynderickx — a Portland, Ore. songwriter and NPR Slingshot artist — entered the Contest three years in a row. She says the Contest has helped her musical career in ways she never expected. Continue Reading Read More
On Point radio host Tom Ashbrook has been dismissed from WBUR. Ashbrook, who has hosted the nationally syndicated show for 16 years, was placed on leave in December 2017 after 11 current and former station employees filed complaints of sexual misconduct and bullying that spanned the past 10 years. Read More
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication welcomes Robert Siegel, recipient of The Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. Continue Reading Robert Siegel Will Visit Pullman In March (And You’re Invited, Too)Read More
After 30 years hosting All Things Considered, NPR’s Robert Siegel signed off January 5 to accolades from listeners and fellow staff members. His retirement plans include a trip to Pullman,… Continue Reading NPR’s Robert Siegel Coming To PullmanRead More
The native New Yorker came to NPR in Washington, D.C., 40 years ago on what he hoped was an unfortunate but necessary detour. Now, after three decades hosting All Things Considered, he's retiring. Continue Reading NPR Host Read More
Advocates for single-payer health care in the U.S. often look to Canada as a model. But some American doctors practicing there wonder whether the U.S. is ready to call health care a right. Continue Reading Heading North: American Doctors Report Back Read More
The Dallas Street Choir dressed in one of their performing outfits. CREDIT MARK MULLANEY. What stories do you tell? What stories could you be telling? On the occasion of National… Continue Reading The Power Of StorytellingRead More
