NPR’s Weekend in Washington returns as
NPR Collective
Behind the stories you love are the people and ideas that make them possible. Join the collective and listen closer.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Schedule
Check back for program updates!
DAY 1 Friday, October 11
Behind the Scenes
NPR HQ
1111 North Capitol St NE
Washington, DC 20002
1:00pm–4:00pm
Step behind the scenes with your favorite NPR voices and explore topics like how podcasts are made, and the various risks that come with reporting from the field. We’ll share a page from the reporter’s notebook to learn their approach to a story.
Opening Dinner
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington DC 20024
7:00pm–10:00pm
Connect with fellow public radio supporters and NPR talent at the new International Spy Museum. After a rooftop cocktail reception, you’ll enjoy a seated dinner with a live program.
DAY 2 Saturday, October 12
On the Stage
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
8:30am–5:30pm
On day two, meet us on the main stage for a series of conversations between hosts from Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Then break out into smaller discussions that explore the full range of our newsroom’s coverage areas.
With the Public
Sidney Harman Center for the Arts
610 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004
6:30pm–9:30pm
Join us for a live event celebrating the lighter side of public radio and the stories that connect, inspire, and entertain. The evening will begin with a private reception followed by a public show.
Hotels
The Mandarin Oriental (Host Hotel)
The Line Hotel (Limited availability)
“It’s such an experience to get to hear the stories of others live and in person. I felt very connected to each speaker in a way no other medium can bring about.”
