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Welcome to the public radio universe

Hundreds of podcasts, thousands of stories, and top headlines from NPR and our network of 300+ Member stations from across the country.

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A continuous stream of shows, news, and updates

Just hit play for the best stories and podcasts from every corner of public radio.

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Make us your hometown news source

We'll be the first place you turn to when you want to know what's happening in your area.

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Broaden your podcast palate

Listen to shows from NPR, your community, and across public radio, recommended for you by our team of expert editors. (Don't forget to enable notifications to stay on top of your new favorites.)

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Hand-picked stories, based on what you like

The more you listen, the more tailor-made your NPR mix becomes. Skip what you don’t like, keep listening to what you do. We’ll learn from it.

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Top headlines, watercooler stories, and the context and analysis you expect from NPR

Read the latest news of the day, deep-dives on important topics to help you understand your world, and the quirky fun stories you'll want to share with your friends, all in one place.

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Compatible with smart speakers

Just say "Alexa, play the news from NPR." (Create an NPR account to sync with your phone.) Or connect to speakers via Chromecast or Airplay.

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