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Aisha Harris Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 8, 2026: By Loiza Mourine

Aisha Harris is an American journalist and co-host and reporter for NPR.

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Best Known For:The television program Pop Culture Happy Hour
Breakthrough:Authored a viral 2013 Slate essay regarding the cultural origins of Santa Claus

10 Quick Facts About Aisha Harris

  • Full Name: Aisha Harris
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The television program Pop Culture Happy Hour
  • Current Role: Co-host and reporter
  • Current Employer: NPR
  • Date of Birth: January 11, 1988
  • Age: 38 years old
  • Place of Birth: Connecticut
  • Beats: Entertainment and Lifestyle / Human Interest
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Aisha Harris Age

Aisha Harris is 38 years old. She was born on January 11, 1988, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Northwestern University and New York University.

  • Northwestern University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Theatre
  • New York University
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Cinema Studies

Career & Work

Aisha Harris' career includes news and reporting roles with NPR, a public radio network and The New York Times.

Organization: NPR
Role: Co-host and Reporter
Period: 2020–Present
Details: Co-host of the podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Culture Editor
Period: 2018–2020
Organization: Slate Magazine
Role: Staff Writer and Editor
Period: 2012–2018
Details: Covered culture and hosted the podcast Represent.

Rise to Fame

Aisha Harris rose to prominence for her role for the podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Pop Culture Happy Hour and Represent.

  • Podcast: Pop Culture Happy Hour (Co-host, 2020-Present)
  • Podcast: Represent (Host, 2016-2018) — A Slate podcast covering representation in media

Notable Coverage

  • Pop Culture Analysis - NPR - Regularly contributes cultural criticism and analysis on major media and film releases

Aisha Harris Family & Relationships

She has 1 sibling, Zakiya Dalila Harris.

  • Father: Frank Harris III
  • Siblings:
    • Zakiya Dalila Harris

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Aisha Harris
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: January 11, 1988
  • Age: 38
  • Birthday: January 11
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Place of Birth: Connecticut

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Frank Harris III
  • Siblings: Zakiya Dalila Harris

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Frank Harris III (Parent • Father; Professor and former journalist)
  • Zakiya Dalila Harris (Sibling • Sister; Author)
  • Linda Holmes (Colleague • Co-host of Pop Culture Happy Hour)

Online Presence

  • Website:http://www.aishaharris.com

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