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Straight To The Point News assigned NPR a political classification of Lean Left. This rating was assigned on after reviewing a sample of its coverage. The next review is due .

National Public Radio, a U.S. nonprofit public media organization founded in 1970 that produces news programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered for member stations. Federal funding through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting ended in 2025.

Media Bias Rating

STTPN rating: Lean Left

NPR's reporting is generally measured and calm in tone, but its story choices and framing lean left. It tends to emphasize issues and perspectives more often associated with progressives.

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Top Stories Covered by NPR

  1. Photos of Tina Kotek, left, and Christine Drazan, right, in circles over a cream outline of Oregon on a purple background.
  2. Photos of Amanda Janoo, left, and Phil Scott, right, in circles over a cream outline of Vermont on a purple background.
  3. Photos of Mary Peltola, left, and Dan Sullivan, right, in circles over a cream outline of Alaska on a purple background.
  4. Photos of Sherrod Brown, left, and Jon Husted, right, in circles over a cream outline of Ohio on a purple background.
  5. Photos of James Talarico, left, and Ken Paxton, right, in circles over a cream outline of Texas on a purple background.