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Meghna Chakrabarti Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 25, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Meghna Chakrabarti is an American journalist and host for Wbur.

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Best Known For:The television program On Point
Breakthrough:Became the host of the nationally syndicated NPR program On Point in 2018

10 Quick Facts About Meghna Chakrabarti

  • Full Name: Meghna Chakrabarti
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Host
  • Known For: The television program On Point
  • Current Employer: WBUR
  • Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Gender: Female
  • Media Level: National
  • Net Worth: $381,000-$5,449,000 (Estimated range)
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Meghna Chakrabarti Age

Meghna Chakrabarti's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Oregon State University, Harvard University, and other institutions.

  • Oregon State University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Science (BS)
    • Field of Study: Civil and Environmental Engineering
    • Period: 1998
  • Harvard University
    • Qualification: Master of Science (MS)
    • Field of Study: Environmental Science and Risk Management
    • Period: 2001
  • Boston University
    • Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Field of Study: Finance

Career & Work

Meghna Chakrabarti's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WBUR / NPR and WBUR / The New York Times.

Organization: WBUR / NPR
Role: Host of On Point
Period: 2018–Present
Details: Boston, MA · Hosts the nationally syndicated news and analysis program.
Organization: WBUR / The New York Times
Role: Host of Modern Love Podcast
Details: Long-time host of the popular podcast collaboration.

Rise to Fame

Meghna Chakrabarti rose to prominence for her role on the radio program On Point.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes On Point and Modern Love.

Radio

  • Radio Program: On Point (Host, 2018-Present) — Syndicated NPR radio program

Podcasts

  • Podcast: Modern Love (Host) — Podcast collaboration with The New York Times

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Meghna Chakrabarti
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Host
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Asian

Birth & Background

  • Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $69,000–$302,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $381,000–$5,449,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/meghnawbur

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