NPR's next news chief built an international career at CNN
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.
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