Here and Now Added to VPR's Weekday Schedule
HERE AND NOW PREMIERES ON VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO MARCH 30
Vibrant news magazine hosted by journalist and documentarian Robin Young
Colchester, Vt., March 24, 2009 – Beginning March 30, Vermont Public Radio brings listeners the energetic news magazine program Here and Now, airing live weekdays at 1 p.m.
Hosted by Robin Young, Here and Now combines the best in journalism with intelligent, broad-ranging discussions. The fast-paced program updates the news from the morning and adds important conversations on public policy and foreign affairs, science and technology. Each hour-long program also boasts special features on the arts and culture.
The Story with Dick Gordon moves to 2 p.m. on VPR. Day to Day, which previously aired at that time, has been cancelled by National Public Radio.
Here and Now’s guest roster boasts such notables as Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam, professor Anita Hill, actor and director John Malkovich, authors Isabel Allende, Jonathan Safron Foer, Marilyn Robinson, The Wall Street Journal’s John Harwood, jazz man Sonny Rollins and actress Jane Fonda. The program began in 1998 as a local news magazine produced by WBUR/Boston. It is now distributed nationally by Public Radio International.
”Here and Now is an excellent addition to our news lineup," said VPR President Robin Turnau. "Robin Young is an experienced journalist whose drive and enthusiasm are positively infectious, and I'm confident VPR’s audience will love her."
Robin Young brings more than 25 years of broadcast experience to the program. She's worked as a correspondent for all three major television networks, also serving as substitute host on NBC's "Today" show and co-host of the popular television program "Evening Magazine." She also has worked as a morning-drive commercial radio host and documentary filmmaker. She considers hosting Here and Now her best assignment ever.
About Vermont Public Radio
Listener-supported Vermont Public Radio has been serving the people of Vermont and the surrounding region since 1977. As Vermont's only statewide public radio network, VPR is a trusted and independent source for news, music, conversation and much more. For more information about VPR and VPR Classical, a list of frequencies and streaming audio from all of VPR's services, visit www.vpr.net.
Vibrant news magazine hosted by journalist and documentarian Robin Young
Colchester, Vt., March 24, 2009 – Beginning March 30, Vermont Public Radio brings listeners the energetic news magazine program Here and Now, airing live weekdays at 1 p.m.
Hosted by Robin Young, Here and Now combines the best in journalism with intelligent, broad-ranging discussions. The fast-paced program updates the news from the morning and adds important conversations on public policy and foreign affairs, science and technology. Each hour-long program also boasts special features on the arts and culture.
The Story with Dick Gordon moves to 2 p.m. on VPR. Day to Day, which previously aired at that time, has been cancelled by National Public Radio.
Here and Now’s guest roster boasts such notables as Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam, professor Anita Hill, actor and director John Malkovich, authors Isabel Allende, Jonathan Safron Foer, Marilyn Robinson, The Wall Street Journal’s John Harwood, jazz man Sonny Rollins and actress Jane Fonda. The program began in 1998 as a local news magazine produced by WBUR/Boston. It is now distributed nationally by Public Radio International.
”Here and Now is an excellent addition to our news lineup," said VPR President Robin Turnau. "Robin Young is an experienced journalist whose drive and enthusiasm are positively infectious, and I'm confident VPR’s audience will love her."
Robin Young brings more than 25 years of broadcast experience to the program. She's worked as a correspondent for all three major television networks, also serving as substitute host on NBC's "Today" show and co-host of the popular television program "Evening Magazine." She also has worked as a morning-drive commercial radio host and documentary filmmaker. She considers hosting Here and Now her best assignment ever.
About Vermont Public Radio
Listener-supported Vermont Public Radio has been serving the people of Vermont and the surrounding region since 1977. As Vermont's only statewide public radio network, VPR is a trusted and independent source for news, music, conversation and much more. For more information about VPR and VPR Classical, a list of frequencies and streaming audio from all of VPR's services, visit www.vpr.net.
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