Topic: October 26

2 chapters across the catalog

Bug Peeps
Episode 1497 1:43:22 - 1:46:26

1497: Bug Peeps

No Agenda 15th Anniversary Week Celebration

The No Agenda show is approaching its 15th anniversary on October 26th. The hosts clarify the celebration schedule, designating the upcoming week as "Anniversary Week" leading up to episode 1500. A special promotion and a commemorative newsletter are planned to mark the milestone, despite initial confusion over the exact dates.

Mournful Mortician
Episode 548 1:38:31 - 1:44:04

548: Mournful Mortician

Show Anniversary, NPR Financials and Executive Chief Transitions

The hosts clarify that the show's first episode aired on October 26, 2007. They examine NPR's financial reports following the departure of chief Gary Knell to National Geographic. Despite $178 million in revenue from underwriters and sponsorships, NPR reported $183 million in expenses, leading to staff reductions and questions about the efficiency of the public radio model.