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Many NPR member stations across the United States employ a programming format centered on NPR's core news and information content throughout the day and night. This approach prioritizes programs like *Morning Edition* in the early mornings and *All Things Considered* in the late afternoons and early evenings. *Weekend Edition Saturday* and *Weekend Edition Sunday* are also key components, alongside programs like *Fresh Air*, which is often aired in various time slots. Depending on the station, *1A* might air mid-mornings, and *Here and Now* might be broadcast mid-days. When the primary news programs are not being broadcast, stations often fill the schedule with repeat broadcasts of shows like *Fresh Air* and *1A*. They also include short news updates from NPR on an hourly or half-hourly basis. Specialty NPR programs like *TED Radio Hour*, *Invisibilia*, *Hidden Brain*, and *Planet Money* may also be featured. Many stations carry BBC World Service news overnight to supplement NPR programming. Stations adopting this format minimize music programming, but when music is included, it often appears during overnight hours or in limited blocks. This music is curated to align with the NPR ethos, often featuring genres like classical, jazz, or world music. A critical aspect is the inclusion of local cut-ins with news updates, weather forecasts, and community announcements, which serve their local communities. Stations using this format will conduct fundraising drives (pledge drives) several times a year to support their operations.