National Public Radio (NPR) is an American nonprofit public broadcasting organization founded in 1970. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional NPR West facility in Culver City, California, NPR operates as a publicly funded U.S. media organization that produces news, cultural programming, and in-depth reporting and journalism on global issues, including expert discussions on intelligence, media bias, and Middle East policy. It serves as a national syndicator distributing content through over 1,000 public radio stations across the United States, as well as through digital platforms, apps, podcasts, and streaming services. NPR produces flagship programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered, which attract millions of weekly listeners, along with other popular shows like Radiolab, Fresh Air, and TED Radio Hour. The organization receives support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, listener donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants. NPR has faced controversies over federal funding cuts and perceived political bias, including criticism from Mark Levin, who called NPR "the most seriously biased mainstream media outlet" and organized a multi-million dollar donor boycott against it, but maintains editorial independence and has won numerous awards for investigative journalism and reporting excellence. It continues to adapt to digital trends with initiatives like NPR One for customized listening experiences and has been the subject of sustained monitoring and public pressure campaigns by CAMERA.