Jenn White New Host Of NPR’s 1A
• American University’s WAMU 88.5/Washington has named Jenn White as the new host of the nationally syndicated NPR show 1A, with a start date of July 6. White comes to 1A from WBEZ/Chicago, where she hosts the station’s midday talk program Reset with Jenn White. She also hosted WBEZ’s critically acclaimed podcasts Making Oprah and Making Obama. White succeeds Joshua Johnson, who stepped down in December of 2019 to join MSNBC as an anchor.
“I’m excited to build on my love of the news by joining1Aas host, to moderate conversations around the most important issues of our time,” said White. “1A is a show by, and for our listeners, and I can’t wait to talk to them about the most salient topics facing our country, to find solutions and hold those in power accountable.” Since January, 1A has added seven new stations, growing listeners across both terrestrial radio and on-demand audio.
“We are extremely proud of 1A‘s success,” said WAMU GM JJ Yore. “The show’s continuing growth demonstrates how much listeners rely on and trust 1A‘s deep and unflinching exploration of all facets of American life. With Jenn leading the national conversation as host, I believe listeners across the country will become even more reliant on 1Aand take the show to an even higher level of relevance.” Anya Grundmann, NPR SVP for Programming & Audience Development, remarked, “We are thrilled Jenn White will be joining the network as a defining voice of NPR. White comes to 1Aat an important moment for civic dialogue in our nation, when our public service mission has never been more essential.”
Before joining WBEZ in 2016, White was the local host of All Things Considered at NPR member station Michigan Radio in Ann Arbor, MI. She’s a Detroit native and graduate of the University of Michigan. [Photo: Jason Marck/WBEZ]
