Steve Oney
On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR
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On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR – A Riveting History of Public Radio
📻✨ The Untold Story of America’s Most Powerful Broadcast Network. ✨📻
From award-winning journalist Steve Oney, On Air is a deeply reported, decade-in-the-making history of National Public Radio (NPR)—tracing its rise, controversies, and lasting impact on American journalism and culture.
🎙️ NPR: A Media Giant in Its Own Right.
Founded in 1970, NPR has become America’s most influential broadcast news network, producing iconic programs like:
✔️ All Things Considered
✔️ Morning Edition
✔️ This American Life
With legendary hosts and journalists such as Bob Edwards, Susan Stamberg, Ira Glass, and Cokie Roberts, NPR has revolutionized storytelling, bringing sound-rich journalism to millions of listeners.
💥 Triumphs, Scandals & the Battle for the Future.
On Air dives into:
- The controversial firing of Juan Williams.
- The sloppy dismissal of Bob Edwards.
- A game-changing $230 million bequest from McDonald's heiress Joan B. Kroc.
- NPR’s early embrace of digital media & podcasting, making it a modern media powerhouse.
🎧 From humble beginnings to a chaotic ascent, NPR’s journey is a story of innovation, resilience, and reinvention—one that continues to shape the way Americans engage with the news.
✨ Perfect for fans of The New York Times: The Times of Their Lives, Broadcasting the News, and How NPR Built a Network on News & Culture, On Air is a must-read for media buffs, journalists, and history lovers alike. ✨