Bloomberg Tech Defense Tech Special
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Oct 11, 2025 Catherine Mayer, CEO of NPR, dives into the challenges facing public media, particularly concerning federal funding threats. She discusses NPR's unique network model and its vital role in serving local communities. Mayer also highlights NPR's digital transformation and growth in audience engagement through platforms like podcasts and YouTube. With a focus on sustaining local stations, she shares innovative tech strategies for aggregating local stories and the importance of listener support in an increasingly polarized environment.
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Kimmel's Off-Air Ordeal And Reconciliation
- Jimmy Kimmel described being pulled off the air and having intense discussions with Disney executives.
- He framed the episode as turning from crisis into a positive resolution after internal talks.
NPR's Scale Is A Strategic Asset
- NPR has built a diversified audience with 46 million weekly listeners and digital consumption now equals radio.
- Catherine Mayer says this scale gives NPR a viable model despite federal funding cuts.
NPR Is Half Digital, Half Radio
- Roughly 50% of NPR consumption is digital via podcasts, YouTube and online reading.
- NPR's network of 250 member stations connects national reach to 3,000 local journalists.