NPR's Robert Siegel on the Future of Radio Journalism

Free Public Lecture by the host of "All Things Considered"

BERKELEY—On Saturday, April 8, Robert Siegel, acclaimed host of National Public Radio’s award-winning evening newsmagazine All Things Considered, will speak on the future of radio journalism. This free public lecture, “From Newscast to Podcast,” considers what happens to radio broadcast in an age of iPods. Siegel reflects on the state of the medium he loves, discussing trends in news and broadcasting and their impact on radio journalism.

Siegel’s career in radio began as a college freshman in 1964. He is still at it. A recipient of many awards for his reporting, Siegel has been at NPR for three decades. Before joining All Things Considered in 1987, Siegel served for four years as director of NPR's News and Information Department, overseeing production of NPR's newsmagazines All Things Considered and Morning Edition and the launch of Weekend Edition. Siegel joined NPR in 1976 as an associate producer, and was appointed public affairs editor in 1977 and senior editor in 1978. In 1979, Siegel was chosen to open NPR's London bureau, where he worked as senior editor until 1983.

The lecture is presented by UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism Alumni Board and UC Berkeley Extension, in conjunction with “Radio Magic: The Art of Storytelling,” a day-long seminar for mid-career journalists. The lecture is free, but space is limited. For more information or to reserve seats, see the School of Journalism ’s website at journalism.berkeley.edu or call (510) 643-3274.

WHO: Robert Siegel, host of NPR’s “All Things Considered”

WHAT: Free public talk on broadcast journalism

WHEN: Saturday, April 8, 7:30 pm .

WHERE: Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center , UC Berkeley campus

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