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Founded in 1983, Public Radio International has distinguished itself by producing, acquiring and distributing innovative content that enables U.S. audiences to "hear a different voice," bringing new voices and global perspectives to the public airwaves. Through partnerships with BBC World Service and station-based and independent producers, the Minneapolis-based network provides over 400 hours of programming each week, content that is broadcast and streamed online by 827 PRI affiliates nationwide, whose radio broadcasts reach over 29 million listeners each week. PRI owns Public Interactive LLC, public broadcasting's leading Web services company. PRI is also the managing partner of the satellite radio company American Public Radio LLC, established with Chicago Public Radio(R), WGBH Radio Boston and WNYC, New York Public Radio(R). PRI programming is available via XM Public Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio. PRI is known for driving innovation in public radio through partnerships with stations, independent producers and other organizations, and for working collaboratively to pool resources, share risk and cultivate new talent. Its best known offerings include "The Tavis Smiley Show," produced by Smiley Radio Properties Inc.; "This American Life," produced by Chicago Public Radio(R); PRI's "The World," a co-production of BBC World Service, PRI, and WGBH Radio Boston; "Living on Earth," produced by World Media Foundation Inc.; "Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?(R)," produced by Wisconsin Public Radio; and PRI's "Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen," produced by PRI and WNYC, New York Public Radio(R); as well as 24-hour program services -- "Classical 24(R)," produced by American Public Media(TM); and BBC World Service, produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation.