NPR Offers Buyout to Employees

Cutbacks

Updated Apr. 20, 2017 4:50PM EDT / Published Sep. 14, 2013 11:00AM EDT

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Are Science Fridays doomed? NPR announced Friday that in an effort to decrease staff by 10 percent, the company is offering buyouts. The scheme aims to eliminate the radio outlet's $6.1 million deficit. The company also announced that Paul Hagga, a current board member, will take over as temporary president and CEO until a permanent candidate is found, starting September 30. Okay, NPR. Just don't take away our Radiolab.

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NPR Offers Buyout to Employees

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