| − | National Public Radio, (NPR), is a not-for-profit production and distributing organization of various radio programs including news, talk shows, and entertainment. The audience of NPR listeners has grown exponentially since the organization's inception in 1970. Currently, NPR reports that 26 million Americans tune in each week.<ref>http://www.npr.org/about/growth.html</ref> Not only does NPR boast a large weekly audience it also produces the two most listened to radio programs on public radio: ''Morning Edition'' and ''All Things Considered.'' NPR is also the most trusted radio-broadcast news network in the United States.<ref>http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6282871.html?display=Breaking+News&referral=SUPP</ref> | + | National Public Radio, (NPR), is a not-for-profit production and distributing organization of various radio programs including news, talk shows, and entertainment. The audience of NPR listeners has grown exponentially since the organization's inception in 1970. Currently, NPR reports that 26 million Americans tune in each week.<ref>http://www.npr.org/about/growth.html</ref> Not only does NPR boast a large weekly audience it also produces the two most listened to radio programs on public radio: ''Morning Edition'' and ''All Things Considered.'' A November 2005 Poll showed NPR to be the most trusted radio-broadcast news network in the United States.<ref>http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6282871.html?display=Breaking+News&referral=SUPP</ref> |