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NPR's College Podcast Challenge is back for 2026

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What happened

Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best ones.

It's $5,000 for our grand prize and $500 for our finalists.

Key facts

  • Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best ones.
  • It's $5,000 for our grand prize and $500 for our finalists.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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