I wanted to make sure you saw Michel Martin’s note.
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From: Michel Martin Subject Line: Let us know we can depend on you
Michel Martin
Host, Morning Edition
In all the years I’ve worked for NPR, we’ve had our ups and downs. We’ve had funding shortfalls and political attacks, we’ve reported from war zones to bring you the unvarnished truth directly from the front lines — but one thing has always been true: we never stop putting you first. That means that wherever we are, whatever we’re doing, we’re trying to figure out how to tell stories so you can make sense of the world around you.
Our reporting is driven by the facts, dedicated to the public good and powered by the people it serves: you.
Just recently, we’ve kept you up to date on the World Cup, the latest controversies over prediction markets and a new South African serial drama that’s taking the world by storm. We’ve told you about why it's so hard for people to get accountability when they’re abused in prison and what you should (and should NOT) wear to the office when it’s hot outside.
Your contribution sustains stories like these. You keep me and my colleagues on the ground, asking the questions you want asked (and hopefully some you hadn’t thought of!), bringing new perspectives and sharing powerful stories that make you think — or even just bring you some joy. And you keep our reporting free of paywalls, so everyone can benefit.
Now that federal funding is gone, each new supporter makes this community and public media stronger. So, please, let us know we can depend on you by donating today.
