WBUR host to move from local to national issues

By adamg on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 4:57pm

WBUR self-reports that "Radio Boston" host Meghna Chakrabarti will take over hosting duties on its nationally broadcast "On Point" Monday through Thursday.

An NPR reporter in New York will host the show on Fridays.

They replace Tom Ashbrook, fired in February for creating "an abusive work environment.

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I'm pleased

By bshep on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 5:08pm.

She was my favorite of the guest hosts.

Same! Although I am a bit sad

By eherot on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 9:46pm.

Same! Although I am a bit sad to be losing her from Radio Boston...

Congratulations

By Sock_Puppet on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 8:06pm.

Sumna Chakrabarti

Big Congratulations !!!!

By OriginalPatPayaso on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 10:56pm.

We were fortunate enough to meet her and her family while we renovated her place, wonderful people. Nice to see good people getting ahead.

Suerte !!!