Morning Edition is an American radio news program produced and distributed by National Public Radio (NPR). It airs weekday mornings, Monday-Friday and runs for two hours, although many stations repeat one or both hours. The show premiered on November 5, 1979.

A typical show includes news, both newscasts and in-depth reports; features on science, arts, business, sports, and politics; interviews with and profiles of people in the news; commentaries; and human interest features. Some regional public radio networks (such as Minnesota Public Radio) also produce locally-focused content under the Morning Edition banner.

Bob Edwards, previously the co-host of All Things Considered, hosted Morning Edition since the first episode, a job he initially took on a temporary basis when a shake-up in production and on-air staff occurred ten days before the show's premiere. His last day as host was April 30, 2004. Since May 3, 2004, the show has been co-hosted by Steve Inskeep and Renée Montagne . Inskeep reports from Washington, DC and Montagne reports from Los Angeles.

Arbitron ratings show that almost thirteen million people listen to Morning Edition each day. It's the second most-listened-to national radio show, after Rush Limbaugh's syndicated program.

In 1999, Morning Edition with Bob Edwards received the George Foster Peabody Award.

Personnel

Hosts

• Bob Edwards (1979-2004)
• Steve Inskeep (Co-host; 2004-)
• Renée Montagne (Co-host; 2004-)

Newscasters

• Carl Kasell (since the show's inception)
• Jean Cochran

News analyst

• Cokie Roberts

Correspondents

• Madeleine Brand
• Alex Chadwick
• David Kestenbaum
• Renée Montagne
• Susan Stamberg
• Juan Williams
• Laura Sydell

Commentators

• Red Barber (1980-1992)
• Baxter Black ("cowboy poet, philosopher and former large-animal veterinarian")
• Frank Deford (sports)
• Miles Hoffman (music)
• Patt Morrison
• David Sedaris (since 1992)
• Tom Shales (film and television; also a critic for the Washington Post)
• Kenneth Turan (film; also a critic for the Los Angeles Times)

Executive producer

• Ellen McDonnell

External links

• Official site
• NPR press release announcing Edwards' departure
• More about Edwards' forced departure