A new voice takes the mic to continue Art Laboe's oldies show
Sat Jan 10 5:01 pm
After the death of legendary DJ Art Laboe, his beloved oldies radio show has found a new host in Angel "Baby" Rodriguez, who's continuing Laboe's tradition of love dedications and connections across California.
2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism
Sat Jan 10 7:00 am
Critic at large Eric Deggans says that in 2026, audiences have more power than they realize to determine the future of news and entertainment.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes to end operations
Tue Jan 06 5:04 pm
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has voted to formally end operations. NPR's mission will continue, unchanged.
Media shows restraint on breaking news of Venezuela raid
Mon Jan 05 5:51 pm
The Trump administration has regularly vilified the mainstream media but not when it comes to the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
MTV made it big with music videos. Where does it stand today?
Wed Dec 31 4:09 pm
A reflection on music videos' glory days -- as MTV shuts down channels.
What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging day care fraud in Minnesota
Wed Dec 31 2:05 pm
Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described "independent YouTube journalist" who made prank videos in high school before pivoting to politics. He participated in a White House roundtable in October.
A year of standout podcasts from NPR member stations
Sun Dec 28 5:26 pm
As the year wraps up, we're revisiting standout podcasts from NPR member stations in 2025.
How NPR's 'Newscast' turns breaking news into trusted headlines
Sat Dec 27 5:01 pm
Korva Coleman describes what it takes to get the news right when millions hear it first through NPR newscasts.
Radio drama 'The Archers' turns 75
Sat Dec 27 7:42 am
The world's longest-running radio drama turns 75 in January. 'The Archers' chronicles a fictional farming family in England, navigating climate change, mental health and romance.
Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain
Fri Dec 26 2:21 am
In an "alternative" message to the king's annual Christmas speech, Kimmel told British viewers that "from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year," for the United States.
