Andrea Seabrook
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Andrea Seabrook is an American
radio
reporter for NPR. She began hosting weekend broadcasts of that organization's signature news magazine All Things Considered
on September 29, 2007, after six years of primarily reporting on the United States Congress
for the same outlet. She replaced Debbie Elliott
, who traded places with Seabrook and moved to becoming NPR's Congressional reporter.
Seabrook received a bachelor's degree in biology from Earlham College
in 1996. While at Earlham, Seabrook got involved with Earlham's college radio station, WECI
. She went on to study Latin American literature
at the UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico
) in Mexico City
.
Seabrook began reporting for NPR in 2001, after working on Anthem, an NPR music program, and working in the Mexico Bureau and provided fill-in coverage of Mexico and Central America. She then returned to NPR headquarters in Washington, and worked with NPR's Radio Expeditions
series, before she shifted to Morning Edition
.
United States
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radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
reporter for NPR. She began hosting weekend broadcasts of that organization's signature news magazine All Things Considered
All Things Considered
All Things Considered is the flagship news program on the American network National Public Radio. It was the first news program on NPR, and is broadcast live worldwide through several outlets...
on September 29, 2007, after six years of primarily reporting on the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
for the same outlet. She replaced Debbie Elliott
Deborah Elliott
Deborah Elliot, aka Debbie Elliott, is a broadcast journalist for NPR, who covers news events in the American South.She attended graduate school at the University of Alabama, where she worked for WUAL-FM radio . Afterwards, she established her reputation as a stringer for NPR on the U.S...
, who traded places with Seabrook and moved to becoming NPR's Congressional reporter.
Seabrook received a bachelor's degree in biology from Earlham College
Earlham College
Earlham College is a liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana. It was founded in 1847 by Quakers and has approximately 1,200 students.The president is John David Dawson...
in 1996. While at Earlham, Seabrook got involved with Earlham's college radio station, WECI
WECI
WECI is a radio station broadcasting a Variety format. Licensed to Richmond, Indiana, USA. The station is currently owned by Earlham College. The station is student-run, although some of the DJs are from the community. The station is a Pacifica Radio affiliate station....
. She went on to study Latin American literature
Latin American literature
Latin American literature consists of the oral and written literature of Latin America in several languages, particularly in Spanish, Portuguese, and indigenous languages of the Americas. It rose to particular prominence globally during the second half of the 20th century, largely due to the...
at the UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico
National Autonomous University of Mexico
The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México is a university in Mexico. UNAM was founded on 22 September 1910 by Justo Sierra as a liberal alternative to the Roman Catholic-sponsored Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) (National Autonomous...
) in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
.
Seabrook began reporting for NPR in 2001, after working on Anthem, an NPR music program, and working in the Mexico Bureau and provided fill-in coverage of Mexico and Central America. She then returned to NPR headquarters in Washington, and worked with NPR's Radio Expeditions
Radio Expeditions
The Radio Expeditions series is a joint production of National Public Radio and the National Geographic Society. Radio Expeditions uses interviews, narration, and on-location recording to bring listeners to exotic locations around the world. The show's focus is on nature, diverse cultures, and...
series, before she shifted to Morning Edition
Morning Edition
Morning Edition is an American radio news program produced and distributed by National Public Radio . It airs weekday mornings and runs for two hours, and many stations repeat one or both hours. The show feeds live from 05:00 to 09:00 ET, with feeds and updates as required until noon...
.