If NPR was a person it would probably be that neighbor that bakes you pies.

NPR focuses on "great storytelling and rigorous reporting". The foundations of its mission are to provide a medium of unbiased, insightful, invigorating, quality reports and stories to its listeners. Many times in large companies their products are based around the requirements of the companies that sponsor them. Since NPR's funding comes mainly from the listeners, they produce products simply for the listeners with no third party compromise. 

"Dues and fees paid by our Member Stations are the largest portion of NPR's revenue." 

This is how I believe most media should be, though sadly it's not. What is consumed in the majority of media is largely influenced by its funders, and many times those funders are not the consumers; consequently, creating a product which is looking to take advantage of the consumers rather than insight them. NPR has a platform which ensures that the listeners truly get what they want and deserve. This platform should be implemented to many more companies. 

Works Cited
 http://www.npr.org/about-npr/178660742/public-radio-finances