1A is an American radio talk show produced by WAMU in Washington, D.C., and distributed nationally by NPR (National Public Radio).[1] The show debuted on January 2, 2017, airing on more than 340 NPR member stations in 35 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.[2] It is also heard on Sirius XM channel 122 several times each weekday. Jenn White is the host.
Journalist Joshua Johnson served as the program's host from 2017 to 2019, before leaving to work for MSNBC. Todd Zwillich replaced him as interim host in January 2020. He was succeeded in this capacity by Sasha-Ann Simons in April.[3][4][5] Celeste Headlee also served as an interim guest host.[6] On May 7, 2020, WAMU announced that Jenn White would succeed Johnson as permanent host of 1A beginning in July.[7]
1A is divided into two one-hour segments, which each focuses on a topic for the hour, with one or more guests who are authorities on that topic. Most often it is an issue in the news, but occasionally might deal with pop culture and entertainment. 1A invites listeners to add their opinions and comments via texts and Twitter, which the host will read. The show rarely takes phone calls, although it sometimes asks in advance for vocal comments via a voice app. At the end of each week, the show presents "The Friday News Roundup". Usually three guest journalists are invited to participate in a review of that week's major news stories. The first hour deals with domestic news, the second hour with international stories. Several stations air a one-hour curated version of the program that is produced each day, intended for broadcast in an afternoon or evening time slot.[8]
The show debuted on 169 stations in January 2017, and by March of that year, it had expanded to over 200 stations.[9]
Former host Joshua Johnson is a native of West Palm Beach, Florida.[10] He graduated from the University of Miami and worked for WLRN and the Miami Herald between 2004 and 2010.[11][12] From 2010 to 2016, he was morning news host of KQED in San Francisco, a position he left to develop a radio project series entitled Truth Be Told, of which four episodes were broadcast nationally.[10] He substituted for Diane Rehm for two days on her talk show in September 2016, and in November, Rehm announced that Johnson would be taking over her time slot.[12] On November 22, Johnson announced his departure at the end of 2019 to host a show on MSNBC.[13]
Todd Zwillich served as interim host from January through the end of March 2020, leaving the program to join Vice News.[14] He was succeeded as interim host by Sasha-Ann Simons, who has been "reporting on issues of race, identity, and economic mobility for WAMU" since 2017.[15][5]
On May 7, 2020, it was announced that Jennifer White would take over as permanent host of the program beginning in July.[16]
^Falk, Tyler (2019-11-19). "Joshua Johnson to leave '1A' for MSNBC". Retrieved 2020-03-31.
^@toddzwillich (March 31, 2020). "Professional news! Tomorrow is my last day hosting @1a on @NPR. Its been a blast hearing from people all over America and working w/ a fantastic, talented group of producers. Next: I couldnt be more psyched to be joining @vicenews, helping lead coverage as deputy DC bureau chief" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^"WAMU And NPR Announce Jenn White As New Host Of 1A" (Press release). NPR. May 7, 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
^Bullard, Gabe (June 14, 2017). "Did I Hear a Different Version of 1A in the Afternoon?". 1A. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
^Falk, Tyler (March 13, 2017). "WAMU's '1A' Sees Early Carriage Gains". Current. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
^ abMontgomery, David (2 February 2017). "Meet Joshua Johnson, Diane Rehm's successor—and a bold move for WAMU". The Washington Post.
^Farhi, Paul (16 November 2016). "Diane Rehm's station taps Joshua Johnson, a lesser-known radio host, as her successor". The Washington Post.
^ abBeaujon, Andrew (18 November 2016). "Diane Rehm's Replacement Wants His Show to Be Relentlessly Civil, Even Nowadays". Washingtonian.
^"Joshua Johnson". WAMU. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
^@toddzwillich (March 31, 2020). "Professional news! Tomorrow is my last day hosting @1a on @NPR. Its been a blast hearing from people all over America and working w/ a fantastic, talented group of producers. Next: I couldnt be more psyched to be joining @vicenews, helping lead coverage as deputy DC bureau chief" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^"A Note From The 1A Team: Meet Sasha-Ann Simons". Retrieved May 7, 2020.
^"WAMU and NPR Announce Jenn White as New Host of 1A". NPR. 7 May 2020.
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releaseJanuary 2 2017Audio formatStereophonicWebsitethe1a wbr orgPodcastPodcast RSS feedJournalist Joshua Johnson served as the program s host from 2017 to 2019 before leaving to work for MSNBC Todd Zwillich replaced him as interim host in January 2020 He was succeeded in this capacity by Sasha Ann Simons in April 3 4 5 Celeste Headlee also served as an interim guest host 6 On May 7 2020 WAMU announced that Jenn White would succeed Johnson as permanent host of 1A beginning in July 7 Contents 1 Format 2 Hosts 3 References 4 External linksFormat edit1A is divided into two one hour segments which each focuses on a topic for the hour with one or more guests who are authorities on that topic Most often it is an issue in the news but occasionally might deal with pop culture and entertainment 1A invites listeners to add their opinions and comments via texts and Twitter which the host will read The show rarely takes phone calls although it sometimes asks in advance for vocal comments via a voice app At the end of each week the show presents The Friday News Roundup Usually three guest journalists are invited to participate in a review of that week s major news stories The first hour deals with domestic news the second hour with international stories Several stations air a one hour curated version of the program that is produced each day intended for broadcast in an afternoon or evening time slot 8 The show debuted on 169 stations in January 2017 and by March of that year it had expanded to over 200 stations 9 The program s title refers to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution Hosts editFormer host Joshua Johnson is a native of West Palm Beach Florida 10 He graduated from the University of Miami and worked for WLRN and the Miami Herald between 2004 and 2010 11 12 From 2010 to 2016 he was morning news host of KQED in San Francisco a position he left to develop a radio project series entitled Truth Be Told of which four episodes were broadcast nationally 10 He substituted for Diane Rehm for two days on her talk show in September 2016 and in November Rehm announced that Johnson would be taking over her time slot 12 On November 22 Johnson announced his departure at the end of 2019 to host a show on MSNBC 13 Todd Zwillich served as interim host from January through the end of March 2020 leaving the program to join Vice News 14 He was succeeded as interim host by Sasha Ann Simons who has been reporting on issues of race identity and economic mobility for WAMU since 2017 15 5 On May 7 2020 it was announced that Jennifer White would take over as permanent host of the program beginning in July 16 References edit Producers and Staff Retrieved May 7 2020 Stations Retrieved May 7 2020 Falk Tyler 2019 11 19 Joshua Johnson to leave 1A for MSNBC Retrieved 2020 03 31 toddzwillich March 31 2020 Professional news Tomorrow is my last day hosting 1a on NPR Its been a blast hearing from people all over America and working w a fantastic talented group of producers Next I couldnt be more psyched to be joining vicenews helping lead coverage as deputy DC bureau chief Tweet via Twitter a b Sasha Ann Simons Retrieved May 7 2020 The1A org person celeste headlee WAMU And NPR Announce Jenn White As New Host Of 1A Press release NPR May 7 2020 Retrieved 2020 05 19 Bullard Gabe June 14 2017 Did I Hear a Different Version of 1A in the Afternoon 1A Retrieved 11 April 2020 Falk Tyler March 13 2017 WAMU s 1A Sees Early Carriage Gains Current Retrieved 11 April 2020 a b Montgomery David 2 February 2017 Meet Joshua Johnson Diane Rehm s successor and a bold move for WAMU The Washington Post Farhi Paul 16 November 2016 Diane Rehm s station taps Joshua Johnson a lesser known radio host as her successor The Washington Post a b Beaujon Andrew 18 November 2016 Diane Rehm s Replacement Wants His Show to Be Relentlessly Civil Even Nowadays Washingtonian Joshua Johnson WAMU Retrieved 16 December 2017 toddzwillich March 31 2020 Professional news Tomorrow is my last day hosting 1a on NPR Its been a blast hearing from people all over America and working w a fantastic talented group of producers Next I couldnt be more psyched to be joining vicenews helping lead coverage as deputy DC bureau chief Tweet via Twitter A Note From The 1A Team Meet Sasha Ann Simons Retrieved May 7 2020 WAMU and NPR Announce Jenn White as New Host of 1A NPR 7 May 2020 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1A radio program amp oldid 1152708214, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
