Tanzina Vega Named Host Of PRI/WNYC's 'The Takeaway'

Vega (Photo: Twitter @tanzinavega)

CNN reporter TANZINA VEGA is joining PUBLIC RADIO INTERNATIONAL (PRI) and NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO News-Talk WNYC-A-F/NEW YORK's "THE TAKEAWAY" as the syndicated show's new host, starting MAY 7th.  TODD ZWILLICH has been serving as interim host since JOHN HOCKENBERRY's departure in the wake of inappropriate behavior allegations last DECEMBER.

“At this critical moment in our nation’s history, when America is so polarized, public media has an opportunity and a mandate to bring people together to debate, discuss, and share experiences and perspectives that have been buried for too long,” said NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO Pres./CEO LAURA WALKER. “With her deep expertise unpacking tough subjects with thoughtful insight and analysis, TANZINA is the perfect person to lead this urgent national conversation.”

“Since its inception, THE TAKEAWAY has sought out voices from across the country to provide context for and perspective on the day’s news,” said PRI Pres./CEO ALISA MILLER. "TANZINA’s deep curiosity about the intersection of people’s lives and events will extend this tradition in new ways, deepening understanding across different points of view.”

"I am delighted to lead THE TAKEAWAY into this new cultural and editorial chapter,” said VEGA. “I am looking forward to engaging with both lifelong radio public radio fans as well as emerging audiences in shaping the national conversation with nuance, creativity and integrity. I can't wait to get started.”

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