I do not need a reason to not trust NPR. They are a media arm of the DNC. The same as fox is the media arm of the RNC except Fox accepts their role. NPR really likes to push the narrative they are actual journalists and not entertainment for democrats.
I caught a piece the other day while scanning where they brought a republican on to talk about AI. The dude seemed pretty smart. Was willing to admit there were problems with the Republican party....and the host was dismissive as hell to him.