Tom Shales, longtime TV critic, dies at 79
Shales, who spent almost 40 years with The Washington Post, was known for his informative and snarky commentary on a wide range of TV programs, networks and personalities.
Media
Americans are sour on Biden's handling of the economy. The media may be to blame
The U.S. economy is booming according to the data, but not according to public opinion. What part does the media play in the disparity?
Meet trailblazing foreign correspondent Maggie Higgins in the book 'Fierce Ambition'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author Jennet Conant about her new book Fierce Ambition, a biography about Pulitzer prize winning war correspondent Maggie Higgins.
Her reporting exposed Epstein. She tells NPR why documents naming powerful men matter
Julie K. Brown's reporting for the Miami Herald in 2017 and 2018 led to more charges for Epstein and identified nearly 80 of his victims.
After a grueling 2023, here are four predictions for media in 2024
Lengthy strikes. Layoffs. Hikes in subscription fees. It was a long year in media. TV critic Eric Deggans looks ahead at what's coming next and believe it or not — it's not all bad.
In a tough year for podcasts, these 3 stood above the rest
The podcasting world faced layoffs, retrenchment, and cancellations in 2023, but amidst the turmoil, "If Books Could Kill," "You Didn't See Nothin" and "The Retrievals" topped the list of offerings.
Morning news brief
WHO cautions disease may kill more people in Gaza than combat. The New York Times sues ChatGPT's OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, and 2023 is expected to be the hottest year on record.
'Morning Edition' staffers reflect on some of their memorable 2023 stories
Morning Edition editors and producers share some of their favorite stories of 2023 that they had a part in.
A look back at some of the NPR stories that were the most read online
What do UFOs, Fireball Cinnamon and a dead snowshoe hare have in common? They all made the list of NPR.org's top stories of the year.
Student journalists are covering campus tension over conflict in the Middle East
The conflict in the Middle East has led to demonstrations, backlash and even violence on college campuses. For student journalists, it's likely the biggest story they've ever covered.