Public Radio International, Inc.

Overview

Public Radio International (PRI) is public radio's leading source for innovative programming and audio content. Based in Minneapolis, the network provides over 400 hours of programming each week, content that is broadcast and streamed online by its 750 affiliates nationwide. PRI's programming is available on XM Public Radio. PRI owns Public Interactive LLC, public broadcasting’s leading Web services company.

Mission

To engage listeners with distinctive radio programs that provide information, insights and cultural experiences essential to understanding a diverse, interdependent world.

Program

PRI distributes more than 400 hours of weekly programming that includes a wide variety of news, classical and entertainment offerings. Some of PRI's most well-known programs and services are: BBC World Service, PRI's The World, The Tavis Smiley Show,
Fair Game from PRI with Faith Salie, Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?®, PRI's Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, This American Life, Classical 24®, and Sounds Eclectic.

Impact

PRI is known for driving innovation in public radio through partnerships with stations, independent producers, and other organizations, and for working collaboratively to pool resources, share risk and cultivate new talent. PRI affiliate stations reach 29 million listeners weekly, and PRI programming is heard by 11.1 million listeners each week.

Chief Executive

Alisa Miller

Countries of Operation

United States