How does NHPR differ from national organizations such as NPR, PRI or APM?

National Public Radio, based in Washington, D.C., is a radio production and distribution company for programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered. NPR has more than 500 member stations nationwide.

Public Radio International, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, distributes public radio programs such as The World and This American Life.

American Public Media, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, distributes public radio programs such as A Prairie Home Companion and Markeplace.

NHPR purchases programs from these companies at a significant cost and also produces its own programs like The Exchange and Word of Mouth.