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Share what you know - become a source for NHPR!

You see and hear things every day where you live and work. That's knowledge we need for our news coverage. And thanks to e-mail and the internet, our producers and reporters can quickly find and learn from people across the state who have experience or knowledge on the story we're covering. We call this the Public Insight Network, and it relies on people like you — our public sources. You can share your experience and knowledge by joining the Public Insight Network or by helping on one of the following topics:


(We won't share anything you tell us on the air without your permission, and participating will never - ever - lead to a request to support NHPR.)

Join the Public Insight Network. | Frequently Asked Questions

See and hear stories and programs informed by the Public Insight Network:


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What you can expect by becoming a public source

  • Up to one e-mail a month asking for your insight on issues we plan to cover - you respond only if you have knowledge; otherwise ignore the request
  • An occasional follow-up call or e-mail to get more information, if we follow a lead you provide
  • Confidentiality: We won't quote you on the radio or the Web without your permission
  • An open line for you to tell us what stories are important to you, your family and your community
  • An occasional invitation to public insight meetings we hold in your area
  • No spam, marketing calls, or requests for money - your information is private and is not shared outside of a small circle of public radio journalists
  • A chance to help with national stories through our partnership with American Public Media, on programs such as Marketplace, Speaking of Faith, and American RadioWorks.

Join the Public Insight Network | Frequently Asked QuestionsYour help will make public radio coverage stronger

  • By giving our shows access to first person information and sources, new story ideas, a wider range of perspectives, and information that helps us identify under-covered or emerging issues
  • By broadening our network of sources and strengthening our connections with diverse people around the region
  • By helping us create deeper and more relevant reporting based on a diverse range of sources