NPR Is First Talk Station on Apple iTunes Radio

Although still new to most Apple users, iTunes Radio has just received an significant upgrade: its first non-music station

National Public Radio, one of the leading talk radio networks in the U.S., became the first talk station on iTunes Radio on Monday

The U.S.-only 24-hour stream is currently available on the desktop and mobile versions of iTunes Radio. The main difference between the NPR station and its musical counterparts: there is currently no option to download or purchase individual NPR shows

No money changed hands in the deal to bring the station to iTunes Radio, according to an NPR spokesperson contacted by Mashable. Read more...