Summary
Thomas Evans will become NPR's new news chief, starting in October. He previously worked at CNN for over two decades and joined NPR a year ago. NPR faces financial challenges due to losing federal funding at the end of September.
Key Facts
- Thomas Evans will lead NPR's newsroom from October.
- He worked at CNN for over 20 years, focusing on international news.
- Evans joined NPR a year ago to create an editorial review team.
- NPR will lose federal funding on September 30, linked to decisions by the Trump administration and Congress.
- Outgoing news chief Edith Chapin will assist in the transition and then take a break from her NPR roles.
- NPR plans to hire a full-time chief content officer eventually.
- The network has faced political criticism and financial challenges recently.
