NPR Launches American Storytelling Collection

New podcast series from NPR Member stations across the country will highlight local journalism and national relevance.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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NPR is launching the American Storytelling Collection, a new destination for limited-run podcast series produced by the NPR Network. The Collection will feature deeply reported, narrative journalism from NPR Member stations across the country, showcasing how communities navigate shared challenges.

Why it matters

The American Storytelling Collection aims to amplify local stories with national relevance, providing listeners with a thoughtfully curated and growing collection of high-quality storytelling from diverse communities across America.

The details

The first edition of the Collection will include series produced or co-produced by NPR Member stations, such as "How Wild" from KALW in the San Francisco Bay Area, "Road to Rickwood" from WWNO in New Orleans, "Track Change" from VPM in Virginia, "Bright Lit Place" from WLRN in South Florida, "Extremely American" from Boise State Public Radio, "Inheriting" from LAist in Southern California, and "Landslide" from WFAE in Charlotte, North Carolina and Nuance Tales.

  • The American Storytelling Collection is launching on February 10, 2026.

The players

NPR

National Public Radio, a non-profit media organization that produces and distributes news and cultural programming.

Dan McCoy

Senior Director of Network Growth at NPR, overseeing the development of the American Storytelling Collection.

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What they’re saying

“The American Storytelling Collection will introduce listeners to a thoughtfully curated and growing collection of high-quality storytelling from across America, designed to be explored, binged, and returned to over time.”

— Dan McCoy, Senior Director of Network Growth (NPR)

What’s next

The American Storytelling Collection is now available on the NPR App and Apple Podcasts, with plans to expand to additional platforms in the future.

The takeaway

The American Storytelling Collection represents NPR's commitment to amplifying local journalism and community-driven narratives that resonate nationally, providing listeners with a diverse and engaging audio portrait of the United States.