NPR (National Public Radio) is an international producer and distributor of non-commercial news, talk and entertainment programming. A privately supported, not-for-profit membership organization, it works in partnership with more than 250 independently operated, non-commercial public radio stations.

Designed as a news magazine written for upscale readers who have a high degree of intelligence and critical capacity and are interested in contemporary trends in finance, politics, the arts, literature, books, cuisine, public and foreign affairs, science and technology, culture, food and travel. Editorial content is aimed at the serious reader and is comprised of reflective pieces and non-fiction that provide different perspectives on what is occurring in contemporary society.The magazine was founded as The Atlantic Monthly in Boston, MA, in 1857. It was created as a literary and cultural commentary magazine. It quickly achieved a national reputation, which it held for more than a century. It was important for recognizing and publishing new writers and poets, and encouraging major careers. It published leading writers' commentary on abolition, education, and other major issues in contemporary political affairs.The magazine's founders were a group of prominent writers of national reputation, who included Harriet Beecher Stowe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., John Greenleaf Whittier and James Russell Lowell. Lowell was its first editor. The editor-in-chief as of November 2009 is James Bennet. The publisher as of November 2009 is Jay Lauf, who is also a vice-president of Atlantic Media Company.The Family section looks at covers the political, cultural and economic factors that impact American family life. The section has it's own public Facebook group and newsletter and runs coverage both print and online as well as in The Atlantic's podcasts and video content.The switchboard will transfer the caller directly to the journalist.Direct contributed content to submissions@theatlantic.com. When sending in content be sure to submit it as a PDF. Also include a short paragraph about the author and a description of the piece being submitted.

WBUR-FM is a non-commercial station. The format of the station is news and talk. WBUR-FM broadcast to the Boston area at 90.9 FM. WBUR debuted in 1950 as a low-power educational station owned by Boston University. In 1971, the station had enough full-time employees to qualify as a public radio station certified by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The station became a National Public Radio member station in 1980 and established its identity as a news station.

WNYC-FM is a non-commercial station. The format of the station is news, talk and music. WNYC-FM broadcasts to the New York City area at 93.9 FM. WNYC-FM debuted in 1943. WNYC-FM remained a municipal entity until January 27, 1997, when Mayor Giuliani privatized it and its sister station, WNYC-AM. WNYC-FM and -AM are National Public Radio member stations. WNYC-FM programming is geared toward New York area listeners, ages 18 to 64, interested in news features and general interest talk. WNYC produces local programming especially directed to New Yorkers, as well as programs that are broadcast across the United States, and even some programming that is available around the world.

Good Morning America is a national morning news program that airs on the ABC Television Network. The show covers multiple topics including weather, food, health, technology, home and garden, consumer reports, music, musical guests and political analysis. In fall 2004, Good Morning America expanded to a seven day schedule with weekend editions every Saturday and Sunday. Good Morning American premiered in 1975.As part of the show's format, Good Morning America often interviews guests. The booking department wants interesting stories on any topic. They receive an extremely high volume of contact due to the broad content of the show, so they prefer to receive information via fax. Information sent is rapidly passed on to the appropriate person or place. Therefore, called-in information is easily lost. The show will contact you if they are interested. The show accepts mailed video, books and samples of products along with press kits. General information and news should be faxed to the news assignment desk. Breaking news and day of news is distributed through "the slot," the rotation of reporters that answer calls and faxes to the assignment desk for a certain time frame. Non-breaking news should be sent to the Futures assignment editor by fax.