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MTV made it big with music videos. Where does it stand today?

By Scott Detrow,

Vincent Acovino, Justine Kenin

Published December 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM CST

A reflection on music videos' glory days -- as MTV shuts down channels.

Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

Vincent Acovino

Justine Kenin

Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered. She joined NPR in 1999 as an intern. Nothing makes her happier than getting a book in the right reader's hands – most especially her own.