NPR
Mentioned in 209 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major U.S. public broadcasting and news organization that produces and distributes numerous podcasts including NPR News Now, Life Kit, Consider This, The Indicator from Planet Money, and the Embedded series. Known for investigative journalism covering major political and policy issues, NPR is frequently referenced in podcasts for its reporting on topics ranging from government accountability to consumer health issues. The organization faces discussion in podcast media commentary regarding editorial decisions and federal funding challenges.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert and late night
“Broadcaster of Pop Culture Happy Hour and Planet Money; Eric Deggans is night chair of Journalism and Media Ethics at Washington and Lee University”
Circle Round · May 19, 2026
Seven Silver Rings
“National Public Radio, the parent organization distributing Circle Round episodes through its network”
Twenty Thousand Hertz · May 18, 2026
Age of Audio: The Inside Story of Podcasting
“Cut 10% of staff citing slowdown in advertising and corporate sponsorship; historically major podcaster”
Life Kit · May 18, 2026
The dos and don'ts of taking over-the-counter pain medications
“Life Kit is an NPR podcast series; episode also referenced NPR's Wild Card podcast”
Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 18, 2026
Nemesis
“Broadcaster of Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast where this episode aired”
This American Life · May 17, 2026
887: Two Is One, One Is None!
“Distributes This American Life and Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 16, 2026
Late Show Vocab | Terry Gross
“Terry Gross has hosted Fresh Air on NPR for 50 years; discussed as foundational to her career and national reach”
Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 15, 2026
Obsession and What’s Making Us Happy
“Network producing and distributing Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast and sponsoring Plus subscription service”
Articles of Interest · May 15, 2026
High Heels
“Public radio network where guest Audie Cornish previously worked as reporter and anchor”
The Indicator from Planet Money · May 14, 2026
How Trump's central bank beef could hurt the economy
“Broadcaster of The Indicator from Planet Money podcast episode”
Circle Round · May 12, 2026
Leader of the Birds
“National Public Radio, the parent organization distributing Circle Round content”
Life Kit · May 12, 2026
Secrets to a successful couple's trip
“Parent network for LifeKit and KUOW Focus; produces the episode and newsletter”
Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 12, 2026
Fun movies we missed
“Network producing Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast”
Life Kit · May 11, 2026
5 tips to help you poop better
“Network that produces Life Kit podcast and Pop Culture Happy Hour show mentioned in episode”
Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 11, 2026
The Sheep Detectives
“Produces and distributes Pop Culture Happy Hour; receives support from Amazon for content distribution”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · May 9, 2026
Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting
“Parent organization of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! and Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 8, 2026
Ep. 1970 - AOC Claims Black People Invented Democracy
“Interviewed left-wing operative Jared Holt about White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, concluding perpetrator held mainstream Democratic beliefs”
The Indicator from Planet Money · May 8, 2026
Which jobs are future-proofed?
“Produces The Indicator from Planet Money podcast and hosts the Occupational Outlook Handbook on its website.”
TED Radio Hour · May 8, 2026
How to mend a broken heart
“Co-producer and distributor of the TED Radio Hour podcast series”
Endless Thread · May 5, 2026
Endless Thread presents "The Midnight Rebellion"
“National Public Radio network affiliated with WBUR, mentioned in-universe as radio station 90.9 WBUR Boston”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · May 2, 2026
We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!
“Broadcast network producing Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! and Pop Culture Happy Hour programming”
This American Life · May 1, 2026
Ira (Reluctantly) Gives a Graduation Speech
“Ira Glass worked at NPR in his early 20s on the daily news show NPR Dateline under Sanford Unger.”
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Apr 30, 2026
The President and The Press
“Subject of FCC scrutiny and equal-time probes under Trump administration”
The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 30, 2026
The UAE wants a dollar lifeline
“Broadcaster and producer of The Indicator from Planet Money podcast”
I've Had It · Apr 30, 2026
The Patriotic Jerk Off
“Public radio network where hosts previously appeared to discuss topics including dog behavior”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 29, 2026
Ep. 1963 - Conspiracy Theories Have Driven Libs Insane: New Shooter Details Emerge
“Analyzed the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter and discovered his views were 'quite common' among mainstream Americans”
Speaking of Psychology · Apr 29, 2026
It takes courage to be creative, with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD
“News organization that has covered Dr. Pringle's research”
Up First from NPR · Apr 27, 2026
White House Response To Shooting, Shooter Investigation, King Charles State Visit
“News organization producing and distributing the Up First podcast episode covering these events”
How to Be a Better Human · Apr 27, 2026
Are you feeling emotionally stuck? Here’s how to get past it (w/ Yowei Shaw)
“Yowei Shaw was laid off from NPR's Invisibilia podcast after seven years, which prompted her to create Proxy”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Apr 26, 2026
Trump, Vance evacuated after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner
“News organization covering the incident with reporters present at the dinner providing eyewitness accounts and analysis”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 24, 2026
I Need To Show You Something (Ep. 2502)
“News organization; Bongino cites 2020 article on James Clyburn endorsement as evidence of primary manipulation”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 24, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Iran War Update, Dem ‘Fascism’ Claims, and California’s Newsom & the Nick Shirley Act
“Public radio network mentioned as part of institutional media conglomerate”
Hard Fork · Apr 24, 2026
Tim Cook’s Legacy + The Future of U.B.I. With Andrew Yang + HatGPT
“Banned editorial employees from betting on Tiny Desk guests and other news-related prediction markets”
The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 23, 2026
How to get your tariff cash back
“Broadcaster producing The Indicator from Planet Money podcast episode”
Tech Won't Save Us · Apr 23, 2026
The Problem with "CEO Said a Thing" Journalism w/ Karl Bode
“Public broadcaster gutted by Trump administration's assault on public media funding”
The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 22, 2026
The Iran war puts the petrodollar regime to the test
“Produces The Indicator from Planet Money podcast and Up First morning news podcast”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Apr 21, 2026
Dave Chappelle on importance of comedy and journalism
“Referenced as model for community-powered, fact-based journalism and institutional independence from corporate interests”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Apr 18, 2026
We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
“Parent network of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! and Wild Card podcast”
TED Radio Hour · Apr 17, 2026
Using ancient philosophy to cope with your modern problems
“Co-producer and distributor of the TED Radio Hour podcast with editorial oversight”
Louder with Crowder · Apr 16, 2026
Dave Chapelle Slams Conservatives "Weaponizing" His Jokes | Special Guest Warren Smith
“Dave Chappelle gave interview discussing trans jokes and Saudi Arabia performance, criticized for 'weaponizing' conservative use of his material”
Circle Round · Apr 14, 2026
Lighting a Spark
“National Public Radio, parent distribution network for WBUR and Circle Round content”
Odd Lots · Apr 13, 2026
Ziad Daoud Explains How War with Iran Will Reshape the Gulf
“Produces Up First podcast mentioned as alternative news source”
Pop Culture Happy Hour · Apr 13, 2026
Big Mistakes
“Network producing and distributing Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Apr 11, 2026
Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
“Broadcaster and producer of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! and other podcasts mentioned”
On the Media · Apr 11, 2026
Trump’s “Madman Theory” Is on Full Display in Iran
“National Public Radio; mentioned as producer of Up First morning news podcast”
Planet Money · Apr 10, 2026
BOOKstore Economics
“Public media company that produces Planet Money podcast; Planet Money book is published by Norton with NPR as financial supporter”
Pop Culture Happy Hour · Apr 10, 2026
You, Me & Tuscany and What’s Making Us Happy
“Network that produces and distributes Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast”
NPR's Book of the Day · Apr 10, 2026
New children’s books center intergenerational relationships in life and the afterlife
“Produces and distributes Book of the Day podcast and Picture This series featuring author and illustrator interviews”
It's Been a Minute · Apr 10, 2026
Numb girls & the humiliation of caring too much
“Broadcaster of 'It's Been a Minute,' the podcast show on which this episode aired”
Consider This from NPR · Apr 8, 2026
What can Montgomery Alabama teach Americans about Civil Rights?
“Produces Consider This podcast; Debbie Elliott reported from Montgomery on civil rights history and contemporary lessons”