NPR Senior Podcast Challenge: Official Rules
NPR has announced the official rules for its 2026 Senior Podcast Challenge, a competition open to U.S. residents aged 65 and older. Participants can submit audio projects for a chance to have their work featured on national NPR programs.
Why it matters
This initiative encourages media participation among older demographics and provides a platform for senior voices in public radio.
NPR's Senior Podcast Challenge Official Rules
These are the rules for the 2026 NPR Senior Podcast Challenge: If you're looking for the College Podcast Challenge, click here , if you're looking for the 5th-12th grade competition rules click here .
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. OPEN ONLY TO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS AGE SIXTY-FIVE (65) OR OVER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
1. SPONSOR. The NPR Senior Podcast Challenge (the "Contest") is sponsored by National Public Radio, Inc. ("NPR"), a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation with principal offices at 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 (the "Sponsor").
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