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Code Switch+

$2.99/month

Fearless conversations on race. Sponsor-free.

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Fresh Air+

$2.99/month

Invigorating interviews. Bonus episodes. Sponsor-free.

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Embedded+

$29.99/year

In-depth storytelling that matters. Early access to episodes. Sponsor-free listening.

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It's Been A Minute+

$2.99/month

Thought-provoking conversations. Sponsor-free.

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Life Kit+

$2.99/month

Pro tips for a life well-lived. Sponsor-free.

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NPR News Now+

$2.99/month

The latest news in five minutes, updated hourly. Sponsor-free.

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The NPR Politics Podcast+

$2.99/month

Daily analysis from Washington. Bonus episodes. Sponsor-free.

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Planet Money+

$2.99/month

Includes The Indicator+ and PM Summer School+. Bonus episodes. Sponsor-free.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour+

$2.99/month

Commentary and recommendations to get you obsessed. Sponsor-free.

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Short Wave+

$2.99/month

The science behind the headlines. Sponsor-free.

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TED Radio Hour+

$2.99/month

Explore big questions. Bonus episodes. Sponsor-free.

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Throughline+

$2.99/month

Every headline has a history. Bonus episodes. Sponsor-free.

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Up First+

$2.99/month

The news you need to start your day. Sponsor-free.

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+

$2.99/month

A pleasantly chaotic weekly news quiz. Bonus episodes. Sponsor-free.

FAQ

What podcasts are currently available with NPR+?

Many of NPR's most popular podcasts are included, like Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+, The NPR Politics Podcast+, Planet Money+, and more. See plus.npr.org for the (always growing) full list of shows.

Wait... Do I have to pay to listen to these NPR podcasts now?

No! NPR podcasts will remain free (but will include inserted sponsorship messages).

All NPR+ versions of these podcasts offer sponsor-free listening (which removes the automatically inserted sponsor-breaks wherever possible), and a select number of them also offer bonus content.

I already have a recurring donation to my local public radio station. Do I get NPR+ podcasts automatically?

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How do I listen to a podcast's sponsor-free feed?

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Can I access all available NPR+ content as a bundle, or do I need to get each podcast separately?

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