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Wendy Schmidt, with husband Eric at a 2016 event, said of the gift to the NPR regional newsrooms: "Now more than ever, we depend on high-quality journalism for timely and critical information."

$4.7 Million Gift To Propel Public Radio Coverage in Midwest, California

Philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt's $4.7 million contribution will help public radio stations increase news coverage in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska as well as California.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Our public radio panelists share their favorite new tracks for October. Download music from the brilliant singer-songwriter Bill Callahan, songwriter to the stars Dev Hynes, Philadelphia rapper Freeway, jazz iconoclast John Zorn, Odd Future-affiliated soul outfit The Internet and more.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Download new music from hip-hop veteran N.O.R.E., indie-rock favorites Telekinesis and Phosphorescent, soul man Charles Bradley, folksinger Samantha Crain and many more in this special edition of Heavy Rotation.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Download new music from Hiss Golden Messenger, Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis, Azekel, Beach Day, Strand of Oaks, The Wytches, Christian Gregory, KING, Jonah Tolchin and The Acid.

With his catchy songwriting and rock-star stage presence, BØRNS grabbed WNKU's attention.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Hear a summery selection of tracks that some of our favorite public-radio hosts loved this month, including music from BØRNS, Django Django and Somi.

Other Lives settled down in Portland, Oregon to record "Reconfiguration," a song opbmusic couldn't get enough of this month.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Curious what 10 of our favorite public radio hosts had playing on repeat this month? Hear new music from Other Lives, The Fireworks, Hiatus Kaiyote and more. Also: what NOT to do on Twitter.

Atlanta rapper Raury's "Devil's Whisper" is a powerful song that flirts with gospel and folk, says <em>World Cafe</em>'s David Dye.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Let our panel of public radio hosts turn you on to new music by Raury, Dafnis Prieto, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Lianne La Havas and more.

Amanda Shires' new song "The Way It Dimmed" is Folk Alley's pick for September's mix.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Hear new songs by Amanda Shires, The Minders, Izo FitzRoy and more in a mix curated by public-radio hosts across the country.

<em>World Cafe</em>'s Talia Schlanger picked London newcomer Obongjayar's song "Creeping" as a favorite this month.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Public-radio hosts share the songs you need to hear now — including new music from Obongjayar, Jim James, Mandolin Orange and more.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

February's sampler includes new music from Courtney Barnett, MDNGHT, Matthew E. White and more.

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