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I can't begin to list them all, but I do need to thank the crew that held the ring with me these last few hard months. Tinbete Ermyas, Libby Franklin, Monica Bushman, Laura Lee, A.D. Quig, Jessica Reedy, Priska Neely, our editor Sarah Handel, director Gwen Outen, senior producer Scott Cameron, senior supervising producer Carline Watson. And we do not get on or off the air without our techs.

The arrangement resolves litigation filed by NPR accusing the corporation of illegally yielding to Trump's demands that the network be financially punished for its news coverage. The argument, part of a broader lawsuit by NPR and several stations against the Trump administration, focused on CPB funding for NPR's operation of a satellite distribution system for local public radio stations. The judge in the case had explicitly told CPB's legal team he did not find its defense credible.

NPR executives are scanning the horizon for storm clouds even as they are planning a stand-pat budget for the upcoming fiscal year: they don't yet know how badly NPR local member stations have been hurt by the July vote by Congress to cease all federal funding for public media. NPR CEO Katherine Maher told the board of directors in an open session Friday that the network's $300 million annual budget would be balanced. Like that of the federal government, NPR's fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

Pop Culture Happy Hour launched 15 years ago and is celebrating by revisiting memorable early moments and assessing how they have held up over time.

Ted Clark was a masterful editor, gentle, patient soul, and steely defender of reporters against bureaucratic managers, demonstrating real diplomacy in challenging environments.

President Lyndon B. Johnson marveled at technologies like radio and television, stating the goal of the Public Broadcasting Act was to enrich man's spirit while producing goods.

Over 1,300 musical acts have performed their own stripped-down, authentic shows in the cramped confines of NPR's headquarters in Washington, D.C.

"We learn early on that [journalists] are not supposed to be the story. That's the largest stumbling block as to why I'm having a difficult time accepting this accolade."

The loss of funding "could be huge" for public radio and television stations. NPR's CEO warned of stations "going dark," leaving Americans without access.

When I got a hold of them, I and the curator, Charlie Pinion, and Joel McNeely, my conductor, went through these boxes. What we found...

We imagined a forum where practicing scientists could address the deepest and most potent issues facing humanity, discussing how science informs questions of religion and culture.

Portishead's Beth Gibbons showcased her haunting vocals during a solo acoustic Tiny Desk Concert, previewing tracks from her upcoming album and tour.

You can depend on this: The Met Gala will always be on the first Monday in May. If you paid close attention, you'll get at least one question right!