National Public Radio
Coverage of National Public Radio in the Nexus archive.
- NPR staffers face fresh chaos as federal funding axe and mass layoffs loom... days after top host quit amid probe
NPR staffers are facing uncertainty due to potential federal funding cuts and mass layoffs, just days after a top host quit amid an investigation. The situation is causing fresh chaos for the organization. The funding axe and layoffs could significantly impact NPR's operations.
- Drive 5 hours or fly 20 minutes? Remote towns suffer from lack of year-round flights
A federal program that subsidizes airlines to operate in small and rural communities may face budget cuts, potentially leaving some areas without year-round flight options. This could affect remote towns' accessibility and convenience. The program's budget cut could have significant implications for these communities.
- A tool to help keep dementia in check
A new tool called the Brain Care Score demonstrates that lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk, challenging the belief that family history guarantees the condition. The article discusses an interview with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand and NPR correspondent Allison Aubrey.
- NPR nabs $33 million from anonymous donor after Trump funding cuts
National Public Radio received $33 million from an anonymous donor, part of a total $113 million in philanthropic investments, following federal funding cuts under President Trump's administration.