Linda Kenyon has joined NPR after the end of CBS News Radio. The veteran broadcaster brings decades of radio news experience to the network.
What We Know: Kenyon will anchor newscasts for NPR following her exit from CBS News Radio. She originally joined CBS News Radio in 2020 and spent the last several years delivering national coverage. Before that, Kenyon worked with Salem Radio Network and Westwood One. CBS News Radio ended operations in May after nearly 100 years, resulting in the departure of its full staff.
What They Said: “Happy to report I have landed on my feet. After the demise of CBS Radio and the purge of the entire staff, I have been hired to anchor newscasts at NPR. I’m also contributing to White House coverage as needed including my Up First story on Morning Edition about President Trump’s financial disclosure report.” -Linda Kenyon
What Remains Unclear: NPR has not detailed Kenyon’s full role beyond her newscast duties and White House coverage contributions. Additionally, the network has not announced whether she will take on additional assignments across its news programming.
What It Means: Kenyon’s hiring gives NPR another experienced voice with national radio credentials. Meanwhile, her move highlights the continued reshaping of the radio news landscape after CBS News Radio’s closure. As networks adjust, veteran journalists like Kenyon remain valuable additions for organizations seeking established newsroom talent.
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