"The new theme is intended to attract a younger and more diverse audience, while also aligning with the evolution of 'Morning Edition' into a newsier program, said Kenya Young, the executive producer.
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NPR debuts a new Morning Edition theme, and the fact that people care shows the continued power of old-fashioned, non-Internet radio

It's a fitting change to make near the end of Jarl Mohn's time as NPR CEO, where he's breathed new life into radio shows some thought had dim prospects for growth.

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@spjbot I liked the old music better.🎶