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Robert Alan Edwards (May 16, 1947 – February 10, 2024) was an American broadcast journalist who was a Peabody Award-winning member of the National Radio Hall of Fame. He hosted both of National Public Radio's flagship news programs, the afternoon All Things Considered, and Morning Edition, where he was the first and longest serving host in the latter program's history.
The show premiered on November 5, 1979; its weekend counterpart is Weekend Edition. Morning Edition and All Things Considered are among the highest rated public radio shows. [2] [3] The show was hosted by Bob Edwards from its inception until it was retooled for a two-anchor format in 2004 with the introduction of Steve Inskeep and Renée Montagne.
In May 2004, Montagne and Steve Inskeep became interim co-hosts for NPR's Morning Edition, replacing long-time host Bob Edwards who was reassigned as a senior correspondent. [8] They became permanent co-hosts in December 2004. The following year, Montagne went to Rome to cover the funeral of Pope John Paul II for NPR's Morning Edition.
Veteran broadcaster Bob Edwards, the longtime National Public Radio host who helped build the "Morning Edition" news program, has died at age 76, NPR announced Monday.. An institution at NPR ...
A decorated broadcast journalist, Edwards hosted the “Morning Edition” for nearly 25 years, attracting more than 13 million listeners each week across national airwaves.
Bob Edwards, the longtime National Public Radio host and a goliath of the broadcasting world, died on Saturday, his wife, NPR reporter Windsor Johnston, confirmed in a Facebook post. He was 76.
February 10 – Bob Edwards, 76, American radio host and journalist (All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Bob Edwards Weekend) [49] February 12 – Steve Wright, 69, English radio personality (Steve Wright in the Afternoon, Pick of the Pops) [50]
NPR host Bob Edwards has died. He was 76. He was 76. Edwards' wife of 12 years, Windsor Johnston , who also worked at NPR, confirmed he passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, Feb. 10 ...