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An outside legal review found a "perception of a culture at NPR that favors men," in a way that it said many employees believe "can foster harassment and bullying."

NPR Board Faces Tough Questions Over Sexual Harassment Handling

8:58pm February 22, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

NPR's senior management and board members faced skepticism as they sought to rebuild trust with the network's workforce. Some comments appear to have stoked fresh anger from staffers.

Human Interest

Veteran 'All Things Considered' Host Robert Siegel Retires From An 'Honorable Trade'

5:29pm January 04, 2018

by David Ford

This week, we say farewell to one of the most recognizable voices in radio.

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NPR's newsroom during election coverage on Nov. 8, 2016. The network has been rocked in recent weeks by allegations of sexual harassment.

National

NPR Chief News Editor Departs After Harassment Allegations

5:11pm November 28, 2017

"David Sweeney is no longer on staff," acting Senior Vice President of News Chris Turpin said in an email to staff. At least three female journalists have filed complaints against Sweeney.

NPR CEO Jarl Mohn, shown here in 2015, said Tuesday that he is going on leave for medical reasons for at least four weeks.

NPR CEO Takes Medical Leave As Harassment Scandal Hangs Over Newsroom

10:03pm November 07, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

CEO Jarl Mohn has faced tough questions from staff over his handling of the Michael Oreskes sexual harassment scandal. He also revealed that an additional formal complaint was leveled against Oreskes.

Michael Oreskes has resigned as chief of NPR's newsroom following accusations of sexual harassment.

NPR's Head Of News Resigns Following Harassment Allegations

5:53pm November 01, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

"This morning I asked Mike Oreskes for his resignation because of inappropriate behavior," NPR CEO Jarl Mohn said in a memo to NPR staff. "I have received his resignation, effective immediately."

Michael Oreskes was hired to lead NPR's news and editorial operations in March 2015.

National

NPR's Head Of News Placed On Leave After Past Harassment Allegations Surface

6:48am November 01, 2017

by David Folkenflik

NPR has placed its head of news, Michael Oreskes, on leave following allegations of sexual harassment two decades ago, when he worked at The New York Times.

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One of these is Ramona. You figure it out.

That Time #Ramona Made Everyone Smile For A Few Minutes

11:21am October 03, 2017

by Tanya Ballard Brown

A snafu on NPR's Facebook account on Monday night revealed how some people needed something else to focus on in the aftermath of Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Florida and Houston.

Hip Hop deejays Stretch Armstrong (right) aka Adrian Bartos and Bobbito (left) aka Robert Garcia became legends on The Stretch Armstrong Show during the 1990s. Back then, they were hip hop tastemakers on college station WKCR in New York City. Now they're

Stretch & Bobbito On Race, Hip-Hop, And Belonging

11:18am July 26, 2017

by Aleli May Vuelta

The pioneering hip-hop radio duo drop by the Code Switch podcast to talk about making their way in a traditionally black genre and their new NPR interview show, What's Good? with Stretch & Bobbito.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-K.Y. (left), and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, speak to members of the media outside the West Wing of the White House on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Just 17 Percent Of Americans Approve Of Republican Senate Health Care Bill

1:35pm June 28, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 55 percent of Americans say they disapprove of the Senate GOP bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

President Trump has been losing support on the strength of the economy, America's position on the global stage and his Twitter habit.

Trump Fails To Reach Beyond Base As Independents' Disapproval Grows

11:48am June 28, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that independents were willing to give President Trump a chance once he took office, but now they're increasingly dissatisfied with his performance.