Asma Khalid is an American journalist and podcast co-host for Bbc.
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Best Known For:The television program The Global Story
Breakthrough:Began covering major American election cycles for public radio in 2014
10 Quick Facts About Asma Khalid
- Full Name: Asma Khalid
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program The Global Story
- Current Role: Podcast co-host
- Current Employer: BBC
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Journalist, Correspondent, Reporter, Radio Host / Radio Personality, and Podcast Host
- Beats: Politics / Government and International / Foreign Affairs
- Net Worth: $369,000-$5,273,000 (Estimated range)
Asma Khalid Age
Asma Khalid's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Indiana University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Political Science.
- Indiana University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism and Political Science
- Period: Graduated 2006
Career & Work
Asma Khalid's career includes news and reporting roles with BBC and NPR, a public radio network.
Organization: BBC
Role: Co-host of The Global Story
Period: 2025–present
Organization: NPR
Role: White House Correspondent
Period: Until 2025
Details: Covered the presidency, national politics and American elections.
Organization: NPR
Role: Co-host of The NPR Politics Podcast
Period: Until 2025
Details: Co-hosted political analysis and election coverage.
Organization: WBUR
Role: Reporter
Details: Boston, Massachusetts · Reported on major local stories, including the Boston Marathon bombings.
Rise to Fame
Asma Khalid rose to prominence for her role for the podcast The Global Story.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Global Story and The NPR Politics Podcast.
- Podcast: The Global Story (Co-host, 2025-present) — BBC daily international news podcast
- Podcast: The NPR Politics Podcast (Co-host) — NPR political reporting and analysis
Notable Coverage
- United States presidential and congressional elections - NPR - Covered major American elections beginning in 2014
- Boston Marathon bombings - WBUR - 2013 - Reported on the aftermath of the bombings while working in Boston
Awards & Achievements
- Gracie Award — Excellence in Broadcast Journalism
- Missouri Honor Medal — Distinguished Service in Journalism
Lesser Known Facts
- She reported on the Boston Marathon bombings while working at WBUR.
- Khalid began her relationship with NPR as an intern in 2007.
- She covered multiple United States election cycles before moving into international news podcasting.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Asma Khalid
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Crown Point, IN
Measurements
- Hair Color: Black
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $64,000–$277,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $369,000–$5,273,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Tristan Redman (Colleague • Co-host of the BBC podcast The Global Story.)
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.bbc.com/
