Mandalit del Barco
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Mandalit del Barco is an arts and culture reporter for NPR News, based at NPR West in Culver City, California. Her reporting covers film, television, music, visual arts, dance, and other cultural subjects, and appears across NPR’s programs and platforms.
2 episodes featuring Mandalit del Barco
Up First from NPR
Media outlets challenge White House access limits as Trump weighs diplomacy and media deals
The episode connects press-access restrictions, uncertain diplomacy, and a proposed media merger to broader questions about accountability, power, and independence.
Sep 22, 2026 · 15 min
Up First from NPR
BRICS challenges dollar dominance as crash probes expose aviation risks
The episode connects shifting global power, contractor accountability in air cargo, and a political effort to reverse the decline of U.S. production jobs.
Sep 12, 2026 · 17 min