Susan Stamberg

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/susan-stamberg

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Susan Stamberg born?September 7, 1938
2. Where was Susan Stamberg born?New York, New York
3. What is Susan Stamberg known for?Pioneering role as the first female host of a national news broadcast
4. What was Susan Stamberg's job?Considered one of NPR's 'Founding Mothers'
5. What is the career tenure at NPR?Co-hosted 'All Things Considered' (1972-1986); continued as special correspondent until 2025
6. What made Susan Stamberg special in news broadcasting?She was the first woman to host a national news show and co‑hosted NPR’s All Things Considered from 1972 to 1986. Her thoughtful, in‑depth reporting set a new standard for public radio.

Broadcast Journalism: The field of reporting news and current events through radio and television mediums.
Public Service Broadcasting: Broadcasting intended to serve the public interest, often funded by public money or donations.
Journalistic Ethos: The fundamental character, spirit, and guiding beliefs of a journalistic profession.