NPR: The First Forty Years

by NPR, Susan Stamberg (Interviews), Various (Interviews)

NPR was created in 1970, three years after Congress passed the Public Broadcasting Act and established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Signing the act into law, President Lyndon B. Johnson said, "We in America have an appetite for excellence . . . we want most of all to enrich man's spirit." Today NPR produces and distributes programming that reaches more than 26 million listeners weekly. More than 900 stations nationwide broadcast NPR programming. From the turmoil of the Vietnam era to a delightful visit with the riotously funny Dame Edna Everage, join hosts Susan Stamberg (1970s), Noah Adams (1980s), Renee Montagne (1990s), and Guy Raz (2000s) for an unforgettable journey through the first forty years of NPR. This commemorative collection overflows with thought-provoking commentaries, award-winning journalism and humor from the public radio programs that have become an essential part of our lives: All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Tell Me More, Fresh Air and much more. FEATURING: David SedarisChris RockDame EdnaTerry GrossLittle RichardRed BarberIra GlassCar Talk's Tom and Ray MagliozziAnd many more.

1 pages, Audio CD

Published October 20, 2010

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Reviews

[Sasha4Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I decided to borrow this audiobook from my public library so I could learn more about many events that happened before I was even born, and it really opened my eyes to how much more I need to learn about today's issues from yesterday's conflicts.

[Wittney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t love this more! Have already listened to it twice.
It will remind you not to forget the past, that people aren’t always what they seem, we are more alike than different, technology has come a long way, and just how important it is to have non biased opinions and information in our media