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NPR Appoints Thomas Evans as Editor Amid Funding Cuts

9/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

NPR appointed Thomas Evans as editor in chief amid federal funding cuts, effective September 15, 2025.
Evans, 49, previously served as managing editor and joined NPR in 2024, leading efforts to address liberal bias accusations.
Marta McLellan Ross, 45, will become chief of staff, focusing on public media and press freedom.
These changes follow Edith Chapin's resignation and aim to enhance NPR's service in American public life.

History

Historical Context

The Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, allocating $20 million to support public media like NPR. NPR, which began broadcasting in 1971, has faced ongoing challenges, including recent federal funding cuts. The appointment of Thomas Evans as editor in chief highlights NPR's commitment to maintaining journalistic integrity and addressing bias in a changing media landscape.

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Story summary

NPR appointed Thomas Evans as editor in chief amid federal funding cuts, effective September 15, 2025.
Evans, 49, previously served as managing editor and joined NPR in 2024, leading efforts to address liberal bias accusations.
Marta McLellan Ross, 45, will become chief of staff, focusing on public media and press freedom.
These changes follow Edith Chapin's resignation and aim to enhance NPR's service in American public life.

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