Mosley A Breath Of Fresh Air
• Award-winning public media journalist Tonya Mosley has been named as the co-host of Fresh Air with Terry Gross, the radio show and podcast devoted to contemporary arts and issues, produced by WHYY/Philadelphia and distributed by NPR. Terry Gross will continue as Co-Executive Producer and Host. Fresh Air is one of public media’s most popular programs, with nearly five million people tuning in each week on some 665 NPR stations, in addition to four million weekly podcast downloads.
Mosley is a correspondent and former host of Here & Now, the midday radio show from NPR and WBUR/Boston, and the creator and host of the podcast Truth Be Told. She has been a regular contributing interviewer for Fresh Air since 2021.
“Fresh Air listeners will be pleased to learn that Terry Gross’ role remains unchanged,” said Bill Marrazzo, Pres./CEO of WHYY. “At the same time, we are adding another top-notch interviewer and host who brings her own distinctive voice and expertise to the program.”
Terry Gross noted, “Tonya’s wide range of knowledge and experience, her warm inviting presence, and her ability to make a deep connection with guests, make her a perfect fit for our show. I’m thrilled that she is our new co-host, and I know our listeners will be, too.” Mosley remarked, “It’s a tremendous honor to join Terry in this mission-driven work to inform, inspire and delight listeners through long-form conversation. Terry’s ‘driveway moments’ have been like a beacon throughout my career. She has inspired me to use my deep curiosity to help us make sense of ourselves and each other. Fresh Air is unmatched in its ability to remind us of our humanity, and this opportunity to continue the work alongside Terry and the Fresh Air team is a dream come true.” [Photo Courtesy of Fresh Air]
