Thu Jan 23 19:50:00 IST 2025: ## Veteran NPR Host Renee Montagne Announces Departure
**Washington, D.C.** – Longtime NPR host and investigative reporter Renee Montagne is leaving the network after a distinguished career spanning over four decades. NPR’s Vice President for News Programming, Eric Marrapodi, announced the departure in a note to staff, citing Montagne’s desire to pursue “a new chapter in her life.”
Montagne, one of NPR’s most recognizable voices, held prominent roles throughout her tenure. She hosted “All Things Considered” in the late 1980s and “Morning Edition” from 2004 to 2016. More recently, she served as a special correspondent and host for NPR News.
Marrapodi praised Montagne’s contributions, noting that her “storytelling and interviews have touched millions of public radio listeners” since her first freelance work with the network in 1981. While details about Montagne’s future plans remain undisclosed, her departure marks the end of an era for NPR.
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