WAMU And NPR Announce Jenn White As New Host Of 1A

May 7, 2019; Washington, D.C. - WAMU 88.5 announced today that Chicago radio and podcast talent Jenn White has been selected as the new host of the nationally syndicated NPR show 1A. No stranger to public media, White comes to 1A from WBEZ Chicago, where she hosts the station's midday talk program Reset with Jenn White. She also hosted WBEZ's critically acclaimed podcasts Making Oprah and Making Obama. Her first day on 1A is July 6.

With a name that nods to the First Amendment, is a daily, live show that encourages listeners to "speak freely"provides a platform for Americans of all stripes to come to the table, talk, and – most importantly – be listened to, not just heard. Since launching in 2017, has become a trusted source for public dialogue by more than 4 million listeners across over 375 NPR member stations nationally.