Linda Wertheimer

In an interview recorded August 19, 2024, Jay Kernis describes the creation of NPR's flagship program, Morning Edition, which dealt with its share of challenges and setbacks, including initial opposition from the networks "Founding Mothers." Kernis also describes the formation of several other key programs including Weekend Edition and getting NPR member stations on board with the format and "sound."

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.