Public Radio International, also known as PRI and now operating as PRX following its 2018 merger with Public Radio Exchange, is a privately owned entity headquartered in the US, founded in 1983 with approximately 20 employees. The organization functioned as an American public radio network specializing in broadcast media production and distribution, creating and distributing news and cultural programs. It historically focused on providing global perspectives to American audiences through partnerships with broadcasters such as the BBC World Service.