Influential Women in Radio
April 1, 2021
To commemorate Women’s History Month, AVRadio presents Influential women in radio and media, highlighting the women who paved the way in broadcast journalism and whose work in their field still impacts us today.
1. Susan Stamberg
In this first episode, Elyssa Lieu covers the life of Susan Stamberg, the first woman to anchor a nightly news program and one of NPR’s founding mothers.
Music Credits: Through the Walls by Crowander from the Free Music Archive, licensed under CC by NC, Through the City II by Crowander from the Free Music Archive, licensed under CC by NC, https://www.purple-planet.com
Interview clip permitted for use under a Creative Commons Attribution license by the Jewish Women’s Archive, NPR audio clip permitted for use under Fair Use laws
2. Dorothy Brunson
Parth Mishra breaks down the life and accomplishments of the first African American woman to own a radio station and to establish a television station: Dorothy Brunson.
Music Credits: https://www.purple-planet.com
3. Sarah Koenig
Nina Moothedath discusses the work of Sarah Koenig, host and executive producer of the podcast Serial, currently the most downloaded podcast of all time.
Music Credits: “February” by Kai Engel from the Free Music Archive CC by NC, “Sunset” by Kai Engel from the Free Music Archive CC by, https://www.purple-planet.com
