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Susan Stamberg, 'founding mother' of NPR, retires

By Steve Inskeep

Published September 5, 2025 at 4:12 AM CDT

After more than 50 years behind the mic at NPR, Susan Stamberg is retiring.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.