NPR Podcasts
Hosted by NPR Podcasts
The official podcast feed for National Public Radio, featuring episodes from its diverse portfolio of acclaimed shows on news, culture, and society.
This is not a single, unified podcast but a distribution channel for many of NPR's most popular and critically acclaimed shows. Episodes appearing in this feed are produced by separate teams and feature different hosts, formats, and subject matter. One day might feature a comedic panel show, the next a narrative investigation into public policy, and the next a conversational breakdown of a cultural trend.
“The key distinction is its nature as a curated anthology from a major public media institution. Unlike a single podcast, its identity is its variety, offering listeners a professionally produced collection of episodes from entirely different shows, each with its own established style and audience.”
Who hosts this show
The NPR Podcasts channel is the central audio hub for National Public Radio, an American public broadcasting organization. It distributes episodes from a wide array of its distinct programs, ranging from the weekly news quiz "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" to the deep-dive culture analysis of "It's Been a Minute" and the race and identity explorations of "Code Switch." This feed serves as a sampler of NPR's broad journalistic and entertainment offerings.
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Reflecting Pools and Construction ZonesJun 27, 2026 · 53 min
- 02New biographies recount how The Rolling Stones and Soundgarden changed rock musicJun 26, 2026 · 22 min
- 03The 'white genocide' myth is shaping immigration policy | Code SwitchJun 26, 2026 · 39 min
- 04Buy to own: the resurgence of physical media | It's Been a MinuteJun 26, 2026 · 28 min
- 05From Hormuz to Suez: the chokepoints of global power | ThroughlineJun 25, 2026 · 55 min
- 06Laverne Cox on her childhood, 'Walden' and her new memoir 'Transcendent'Jun 25, 2026 · 11 min
- 07
- 08Boundaries, bodies, and better sex | It's Been a MinuteJun 24, 2026 · 27 min
Notable episodes
- 01The 'white genocide' myth is shaping immigration policy | Code Switch
An example of NPR's deep-dive, narrative journalism, this 'Code Switch' episode provides a firsthand account of how a conspiracy theory reached the Oval Office, showcasing the show's focus on race and politics.
- 02Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones
Representing NPR's entertainment programming, this 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' episode features the show's signature comedic panel format, quizzing contestants and interviewing a celebrity guest.
- 03Buy to own: the resurgence of physical media | It's Been a Minute
This 'It's Been a Minute' episode is a prime example of NPR's cultural analysis, exploring a modern trend through expert interviews and the host's relatable, personal framing.
What you'll be asked on this show
There is no single interview style for this channel. The format is a collection of different shows, each with its own unique approach. For instance, Peter Sagal on "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" uses a humorous, lighthearted style for short celebrity interviews as part of a game. Brittany Luse on "It's Been a Minute" engages in long-form, relational conversations, using her own experiences to connect with guests. The hosts of "Code Switch" often use interview clips as evidence within a larger, heavily-produced narrative, providing context and analysis around the guest's firsthand account.
The style, format, and hosts vary completely from one episode to the next, as each belongs to a different NPR program. For example, "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" is a live comedy quiz show hosted by Peter Sagal. "Code Switch" is a narrative and conversational podcast about race hosted by journalists like Gene Demby and B.A. Parker. "It's Been a Minute" is a culture podcast hosted by Brittany Luse, who frames episodes with personal monologues.
Signature segments
- · "Who's Alonzo This Time?" (Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!)
- · "Bluff the Listener" (Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!)
- · "Not My Job" (Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!)
- · "Gene. Parker. Code Switch." (Code Switch)
- · Host greeting: "Hello, hello!" (It's Been a Minute)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are extremely varied, reflecting the diverse missions of the individual shows. They can include musicians like Stephen Malkmus on a comedy show, New York Times correspondents on an investigative news program, and digital archivists or culture writers on a show about cultural trends.
- Stephen Malkmuson Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones
- John Eligonon The 'white genocide' myth is shaping immigration policy | Code Switch
- Katie Kempon Buy to own: the resurgence of physical media | It's Been a Minute
- Cat Zhangon Buy to own: the resurgence of physical media | It's Been a Minute
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are national brands that advertise across the NPR network. Based on the evidence, sponsors have included Mint Mobile, SAP Concur, Whole Foods Market, Instacart, Babbel, BetterHelp, IBM, and Dataiku.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch NPR Podcasts
People also ask
- Is this a single podcast?
- No, this is a distribution channel that features episodes from many different NPR podcasts, such as Code Switch, It's Been a Minute, and Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!.
- What kinds of shows are featured?
- The channel features a wide variety of shows from NPR's portfolio, including news analysis, cultural commentary, investigative journalism, and comedy panels.
- Who is the host?
- There is no single host. Each episode is from a different program and has its own host(s), such as Peter Sagal ('Wait Wait'), Gene Demby and B.A. Parker ('Code Switch'), or Brittany Luse ('It's Been a Minute').
- Is this podcast still running?
- Yes, the feed is updated daily with new episodes from various active NPR shows.
- Where can I find a full list of NPR's shows?
- You can find a directory of all NPR podcasts and shows on the official NPR website.
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