Discover the Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR
Join us for a captivating talk about the four pioneering women who fought sexism, covered decades of American news, and whose voices defined NPR in the years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Author Lisa Napoli will share fascinating details about the founding mothers of National Public Radio: Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer, Nina Totenberg, and Cokie Roberts.
Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited! Please RSVP by October 25 by using the form on this page.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Lisa Napoli began her career at CNN’s New York Bureau. In her three decades as a journalist, she’s worked for The New York Times, MSNBC, the public radio show “Marketplace,” and a variety of other outlets. She’s covered everything from presidential campaigns to the Waco hostage standoff and has written four books. A graduate of Hampshire College, Lisa currently lives in Los Angeles.
