We had to cancel our internship program this summer. We’re bummed out about it, so we made this post for you. — We love mentoring and working with interns — you can tell because many on our team started there. But fret not, prospective interns: You can still connect with us about the wild world of the live NPR talk show. …

Producer Avery Kleinman worked on personal shows before. But working on COVID-19’s impact on the live music industry brought her to tears. — By Avery Kleinman During a recent conversation with a potential 1A guest, I found myself on the verge of tears for the first time. I swallowed them back, but when the call ended, I walked to my couch. I sat down, put my face in my hands and sobbed. As…

We read a lot this year. So did you. We wanted to share some of our favorites. — People tend to ask our production staff — how do you find show ideas? Of course, there’s the daily news cycle that provides endless fodder for topics we cover all the time (hello, impeachment). But inspiration comes from everywhere, especially the books and articles that we read, the movies we…

From pop star Charli XCX to the boomer who called us about “ok boomer,” we wanted to celebrate some of the people who shared their stories with us this year. — Compiled by 1A producer Kathryn Fink From the beginning, 1A has committed to being a conduit for personal stories. Our listeners and guests place enormous trust in our team to handle the details of their lives with care. In turn, our conversations are stronger, richer and more nuanced. …

1A Across America producer James Morrison talked with progressive grassroots activists in Alabama about their efforts to break Republican control of the South. — By James Morrison In the Republican-controlled American southeast, progressive activists say a recent wave of blue victories signals a changing political landscape. Voters in Louisiana and Kentucky sent a Democrat to the governor’s mansion this month, even after President Trump held campaign events for the Republican candidates in each…

Audio fiction has a long history. But its recent resurgence is due to an inclusive, uplifting culture among its creators and fans. — By Morgan Givens Even though the medium has waxed and waned in popularity, audio fiction and audio drama are coming back strong. And that’s because these podcasts find space for the stories that are typically overlooked by Hollywood and the publishing industry. And they’re flourishing as independent black, brown and…