NPR Editor-in-Chief Resigns as Funding Cut Hits

Edith Chapin, NPR's editor-in-chief and acting chief content officer, has announced her resignation, effective later this year, stating her decision was made before the recent $1.1 billion federal funding cut for public broadcasting. The funding reduction, part of a rescission package championed by President Trump and justified by claims of liberal bias at NPR and PBS, will significantly impact NPR's member stations, especially those in rural areas, though NPR itself receives only a small portion of its budget from federal sources. Chapin cited a desire for a break after holding two major executive positions for two years as her reason for departing. NPR CEO Katherine Maher praised Chapin’s leadership and has not yet announced a replacement, signaling a period of transition amid political scrutiny and financial uncertainty. The funding cuts have reignited debate about public media’s role and government support. Chapin, who joined NPR in 2012 after a long career at CNN, will remain through the fall to help with the transition.