NPR

NPR, National Public Radio, is a national syndicator for hundreds of radio stations in the United States. The daily NPR radio segments are high in information, but lack in upbeat entertainment. Many would argue that NPR news does not have to be sugarcoated, but instead, given freely to the public to inform them about events. 

One of the ways NPR makes its money is from advertising. Companies know there is a NPR audience, so they make sure to have information about their product on the airwaves. They are not necessarily commercials, but statements about the product at hand. Another way is by charging radio stations to receive their programming and play it for their listeners. 

NPR has listeners from all over the country and beyond. While still broadcasting stories which are relevant to the areas where listeners are, worldly topics are also discussed and debated. With segments airing during the morning, afternoon, weekends, etc., listeners have a decent window of airtime when they can tune in. If they happen to miss the show a particular day, NPR also has a podcast on iTunes which listeners can also enjoy. 

While NPR may not be the most entertaining radio station available, the vast amounts of information cannot be denied. With news on politics, science, worldly events, health, music and the environment, listeners are getting a well rounded amount of knowledge covering many areas. At the end of the day, NPR listeners are well informed about many aspects of life.