American RadioWorks is a dedicated documentary production unit operated by American Public Media, the program distribution arm formerly known by the name of its parent organization, Minnesota Public Radio, which may be best known for A Prairie Home Companion. Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is a regional public radio network based in the U.S. state of Minnesota that has been broadcasting since 1967. ... Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is a regional public radio network based in the U.S. state of Minnesota that has been broadcasting since 1967. ... A Prairie Home Companion is a live radio variety show created and hosted by Garrison Keillor. ...
APM claims to be the largest documentary unit in public radio; it is managed by Stephen Smith.
American Public Media is the brand under which Minnesota Public Radio distributes public radio programming outside of the state of Minnesota.
Formerly, much of American Public Media's programming content was distributed by Public Radio International, which itself was formerly named American Public Radio (Network) until 01 July 1994.
The former name of PRI (American Public Radio) and the current branding of APM (American Public Media) are apparently unrelated, despite their similarity.