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NPR's newsroom shrinks through buyouts and layoffs

NPR's newsroom shrinks through buyouts and layoffs
NPR Business Wednesday 27 May 2026, 20:02 UTC By David Folkenflik 1 min read
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At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom. (Image credit: Wanyu Zhang)

At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom.

(Image credit: Wanyu Zhang)

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