“As we look to draw in new listeners to NPR programming and grow public radio’s presence on multiple platforms, a new theme will better reflect what Morning Edition is today, and attract listeners who have yet to discover the leading news magazine’s dynamic mix of engaging, informative, and often surprising stories about today’s world,” said Meg Goldthwaite, NPR’s chief marketing officer. … [Read more...] about NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ rolls out new theme song after 40 years
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After 40 Years, NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ Changes Its Tune
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index U.S. Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper U.S. | After 40 Years, NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ Changes Its Tune Advertisement Supported by The program’s new theme song, the result of months of work and debate, will debut on Monday. ByNiraj Chokshi May 5, 2019 For 40 years, NPR’s “Morning Edition” has welcomed listeners to the program with the same airy theme song. On Monday, that will change. For the first time since it began broadcasting in 1979, the program is replacing its signature song with a propulsive and layered new theme that features real and electronic instruments while still paying homage to the buoyant melody its “It’s not a decision that we took on lightly,” said Meg Goldthwaite, NPR’s chief marketing officer. “We wanted to freshen the music and get it ready for what we … [Read more...] about After 40 Years, NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ Changes Its Tune
NPR ‘Morning Edition host on replacing a local legend
Jessica Meszaros took on the unenviable task of following in the footsteps of a popular radio personality when she replaced the late Carson Cooper as local host of NPR’s Morning Edition on WUSF-89.7 FM earlier this year. But the Miami native and Florida International University graduate called on her experience to steel herself for the challenge of filling the void left by Cooper, who died in July after a long illness. She first blossomed in 2012 as a WLRN intern in Miami while still at FIU, and eventually moved on Fort Myers’ WGCU in 2015 for what would become a three-year stint as the All Things Considered local host. Meszaros, 28, also possesses the necessary lineage. A street in Miami’s Calle Ocho district recently was named for her late grandfather, Rolando Ochoa, an actor and comedian with his own successful radio career. “It’s really unfortunate that he died before he got to see that I ended up in radio too,” Meszaros said. “He never got … [Read more...] about NPR ‘Morning Edition host on replacing a local legend
Jackson joins WKU Public Radio as ‘Morning Edition’ host, reporter
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Public Radio has named Colin Jackson as its new local host for Morning Edition. He will provide local news, weather and programming updates each weekday during NPR’s national morning show. Jackson will also report for the station. Jackson comes to Kentucky from Michigan where he worked in the newsroom of NPR member station WDET in Detroit. He also has experience as a host and producer with Townsquare Media in Lansing, Michigan, and Impact 89FM in East Lansing. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Relations & Policy and Spanish from Michigan State University. “We are thrilled to have Colin joining our staff,” said WKU Public Radio station manager Emil Moffatt. “He brings a passion for storytelling and public radio and we think his voice will resonate with our listeners each morning and through his reporting.” Kevin Willis, who has been serving as interim Morning Edition host, will … [Read more...] about Jackson joins WKU Public Radio as ‘Morning Edition’ host, reporter
WUKY to host NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ visit to Lexington
By Kathy Johnson LEXINGTON, Ky. — National Public Radio is coming to Lexington as a guest of WUKY 91.3, the University of Kentucky’s NPR station. “Morning Edition,” NPR’s signature morning news show, will originate live 5-7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, from Broomwagon, a bike shop/coffee shop/café, at 800 North Limestone in Lexington. The public is invited to watch the show in action, though space is limited. The show’s focus will be on the November election and Kentucky’s 6th District congressional race. “We suggested NPR visit Lexington and take the pulse of the community before the election and in light of the hotly contested 6th District congressional race between Amy McGrath and Andy Barr,” WUKY General Manager Tom Godell said. “We are delighted they decided to take us up on that offer.” Godell says “Morning Edition” host Steve Inskeep will also be in Lexington most … [Read more...] about WUKY to host NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ visit to Lexington