National Public Radio (NPR) is a non-profit media organization that produces and distributes news, talk, and entertainment programming. NPR is a membership organization that is owned and operated by its member stations. The organization's mission is to create a more informed public by providing in-depth coverage of breaking news, investigative journalism, and cultural programming. NPR is known for its flagship news programs, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as its podcasts, such as Serial and Planet Money. NPR was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.