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NPR Editor Resigns Amid Federal Funding Cuts

7/23/2025

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NPR's editor-in-chief, Edith Chapin, has decided to step down following Congress's decision to cut federal funding for public broadcasting. While she insists her resignation is a personal choice, she will stay on until September or October, underscoring the importance of preserving NPR's commitment to quality journalism during these turbulent times.

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NPR's editor-in-chief, Edith Chapin, has decided to step down following Congress's decision to cut federal funding for public broadcasting. While she insists her resignation is a personal choice, she will stay on until September or October, underscoring the importance of preserving NPR's commitment to quality journalism during these turbulent times.