Linda Wertheimer

Public Radio Oral History Project

Public Radio Oral History Project: Linda Wertheimer, NPR Founding Mother and longtime ATC host

Brian Bull

In an interview recorded February 25, 2025, Linda Wertheimer discusses her childhood in New Mexico, working at the BBC, and her earliest years helping NPR become a renowned source of news and information. Wertheimer also talks about her knack for calling the presidential race based on her interactions with everyday Americans during campaign seasons, and what she's been up to since her retirement in 2024.