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A Conversation With NPR President and CEO Jarl Mohn

Connecticut Public Radio
Published February 23, 2016 at 9:00 AM EST
Stephen Voss
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NPR
Jarl Mohn.

In 2013, the unexpected departure of NPR CEO Gary Knell left the network, once again, in desperate need of a leader. So the board tapped Jarl Mohn -- a long-time philanthropist and media executive -- to step in and take the reins.

It's now been over a year and a half since Mohn joined NPR. This hour, we find out what he's learned and how envisions the future of public radio. We also hear from you. What questions do you have for NPR's president and CEO?

GUESTS:

  • Jarl Mohn - President and CEO of NPR
  • John Van Hoesen - Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer at Vermont Public Radio 
  • Sarah Ashworth - News Director at New Hampshire Public Radio

Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

John Dankosky and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.
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