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Where can I find the transcript for a particular story?
Where do I find a transcript for a show that aired before 2004?
Why are transcripts for Fresh Air available but not other programs distributed by NPR?
When are new transcripts made available?
What assistance is available for the hearing impaired?
Who do I contact for general assistance with Transcripts?

 

Where can I find the transcript for a particular story?

NPR is now offering free transcripts for most of our programming. Simply click on the transcript link on the page of the story of your choice to access the transcript. Transcripts for shows will be available several hours after the program airs.

Where do I find a transcript for a show that aired before 2004?

Transcripts for NPR stories prior to 2004 can be accessed via Lexis Nexis or Proquest. Most university libraries offer these tools. Those who do not have access to these services may contact NPR for archived transcript requests on a limited basis.

Why are transcripts for Fresh Air available but not other programs distributed by NPR?

Some NPR distributed programs maintain their own transcript archives. In these cases, transcript requests must be handled directly by the program in question. You will find a list of public radio programs here.

When are new transcripts made available?

Program Title                             Times Available       

Morning Edition                           7pm ET (same day)

Weekend Edition                         1pm ET (next day)

All Things Considered                  5am ET (next day)

Weekend All Things Considered    5am ET (next day)

Talk of the Nation                        11am ET (next day)

Fresh Air                                    11pm ET (same day)

Tell Me More                               4pm ET (same day)

 

What assistance is available for the hearing impaired?

If you are hearing impaired and would like to request a transcript of an NPR story or program that is not available on NPR.org, please contact NPR Services; NPR Services will send you the requested transcript via e-mail.

You will need the following information:

• a link to the story in question OR
• the name of the program
• date the story aired
• title of the piece

Who do I contact for general assistance with Transcripts?

For help finding a transcript or for general questions, please check the transcript availability information above, or contact NPR Services or 202-513-3232 for additional help.

 

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