1A A Public Radio Farewell To Diane Rehm
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May 2, 2025 
Diane Rehm, the former host of NPR's The Diane Rehm Show and current creator of the On My Mind podcast, reflects on her transformational nearly four-decade career in public radio. She shares her surprising entry into broadcasting sparked by a quirky on-air moment. Diane discusses her emotional farewell to her podcast and expresses the importance of trust in media through memorable interviews, including one with President Jimmy Carter. She candidly addresses the struggles of public media today and the personal growth that comes from challenges faced in the industry.
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Diane Rehm's Unexpected Start
- Diane Rehm was unexpectedly thrust into radio when a host was sick and she volunteered.
- She talked for 90 minutes about dairy products, marking the start of her long radio career.
Value of Slowing Down in Radio
- Slowing down in radio allowed Diane to think deeply and accept pauses.
- Today's faster speech in radio challenges those with slower speech, like Diane, but many still appreciate a different pace.
Media Polarization and Dialogue
- Media is now divided with people tuning only to ideas they agree with, increasing polarization.
- Dialogue, not argument, is vital to keep understanding and democracy intact.