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Photojournalist ProFile: 'You Have To Be In The Middle Of It.'

David Gilkey — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:38:00 +0000

My name... David Gilkey
NPR employee since... 2007
Public radio listener since... I was a kid and my dad drove me to school.

Photo Focused: NPR Interactive Documentary Wins Top Multimedia Honors

Marie McGrory — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:06:00 +0000
Radio in color? This was said by Morning Edition Host Steve Inskeep as he wrapped a radio story on one of the earliest color photographers. That story was part of an interactive documentary that is earning acclaim across the multimedia industry. Radio in color, indeed.
Combining on-air and online elements in the documentary, Lost And Found: Discover A Black-And-White Era in Full Color, tells the story of 1930s-era photographer and hobbyist Charles W.

Christopher Guest Hearts NPR

Melissa Kuypers — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:55:00 +0000
Christopher Guest, known as a leader in the mockumentary style after his 1984 film This is Spinal Tap, has a new show on HBO. It's called Family Tree, and stars Chris O'Dowd as a man tracking down his family lineage after receiving a mysterious box from an aunt he didn't know existed. Guest came in to talk to Weekend Edition Host Scott Simon about his career, inspiration for the show and working on a funny set.
Guest has an interesting family history himself; for example, one of his relatives was a ventriloquist who performed for King George III.

The Curious Listener: You Want To Be 'Asked Another'?

editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:04:00 +0000
Ask Me Another is one of NPR's exciting new shows, and its audience is growing with each weekly episode. That's why today we're featuring a listener letter that will solve a puzzle many an Ask Me Another fan has ruminated on since the show's inception: How can I be a contestant?
The note is from Katy, a Curious Listener who recently discovered the show, can't get enough of puzzles, word games and trivia, and wants to be a contender on the Ask Me Another stage.
We love to hear from fans of our various shows.

Leave Your Public Radio Voice at Home: NPR Runners Sprint With Spirit

editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:57:00 +0000
Who says people in public radio can't make some noise? On Wednesday, some members of the NPR staff showed their vocal chops by cheering on fellow teammates at the ACLI Capital Challenge, a three-mile run for charity held in Washington, D.C.'s Anacostia Park.
Joining forces with other staff in media and government for the annual race, NPR made sure its presence was both seen and heard with 50 NPR runners on 10 teams, the most from a single group.

Creative Clout, And Counting: Honors For NPR Designers

Cara Philbin — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:43:00 +0000
The NPR Creative Services and Branding team is making headlines again.
In March, the visionary trio of in-house designers – composed of Kathie Miller, Betsy Martin and Katie Burk (and bolstered by NPR Shop dynamo, Barbara Sopato) – was honored by the American Advertising Federation for the fourth consecutive year.
Nabbing one Gold and thee Silver ADDY Adwards for their work on the "pin-tellectual" NPR Election 2012 buttons; wholesome holiday cards; promot

Work It! NPR Staff Give And Take Advice For Women On The Job

Caitlin Sanders — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:18:00 +0000
As part of NPR's series The Changing Lives Of Women, our fearless female journalists are answering tough questions about their careers and offering insight into what it means to "have it all." Nina Totenberg, Audie Cornish and others responded in online essays and some took their best mantras to social media as well.
The tips and tricks for working women are piling up at NPR's She Works: Note To Se

KUAR Wins Seven Awards In Arkansas SPJ Contest

Michael Hibblen — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:42:30 +0000

KUAR won seven awards for its news and arts coverage at the 2013 Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists contest.
During an awards banquet Monday evening, the station learned four were first place winners, two won second place and one was a third place winner.
SPJ is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the U.S. Part of its mission is to encourage high standards and ethical behavior in journalism, while promoting and supporting diversity in the industry.

Pat Sajak Hearts NPR

Melissa Kuypers — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:39:00 +0000
Pat Sajak has been hosting Wheel of Fortune for 30 years, the entire time it's been in syndication.

South America Correspondent ProFile: 'I Wanted To Be Exactly This When I Grew Up.'

Lourdes Garcia-Navarro — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:32:00 +0000
You've heard her reporting from Jerusalem or Libya, and perhaps you remember her news updates from Baghdad or Mexico City before that. Now NPR International Correspondent Lourdes Garcia-Navarro is on the move again, this time unpacking her mic in São Paulo, Brazil.