Charity Nebbe - Host, All Things Considered

Charity Nebbe started her broadcast career as a student at Iowa State University and came to Michigan Radio in early 2000. She was the creator and co-host of Chinwag Theater, a nationally syndicated program for kids and worked as Senior Producer of The Todd Mundt Show, an NPR talk show produced at Michigan Radio. Now she splits her time between hosting All Things Considered, writing, and raising her two children. She is the author of the children'’s book Our Walk in the Woods, which reflects her favorite way to spend her free time -- hiking with her husband, kids, and dogs. Charity's website is charitynebbe.com. Q&A What has been your most memorable experience as a reporter/host? On August 14, 2003, I was on the air when the power went out all over the Eastern Seaboard and much of the Midwest. We didn't have a generator at the station, but we did have one out at the tower. Tamar Charney (Michigan Radio's Program Director) and I drove out to our tower through gridlocked Ann Arbor and out past Dexter. On the way, we worked our cell phones to find out what was going on and broadcasted from the tower in the middle of the woods through the evening. We had a lot of fun. What is your favorite program on Michigan Radio? On the Media. It's smart and snarky and I always learn something. What do you like best about working in public radio? I love that I'm part of an organization that I really believe in. I really do believe that public radio is the best news source available. I believe everything I say during the membership drive. Is there anyone in the broadcasting or news business you find to be particularly admirable or inspiring? I've been inspired by David Brinkley, Edward R. Murrow, Cokie Roberts, Nina Totenberg, and many other people. My biggest influence was a man named Doug Brown who worked at WOI Radio in Ames, IA, for 35 years. He taught me almost everything I know. What are people usually very surprised to learn about you? That I live with three dogs and seven cats. Return to Michigan Radio Staff.