Meghna Chakrabarti is an American journalist and host for Wbur Fm.
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Best Known For:On Point
Breakthrough:Became the permanent host of NPR's 'On Point', succeeding Tom Ashbrook in 2018
10 Quick Facts About Meghna Chakrabarti
- Full Name: Meghna Chakrabarti
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: On Point
- Current Role: Host
- Current Employer:Wbur Fm
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Married
- Beats: Politics / Government and International / Foreign Affairs
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M
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's degree
- Field of Study: Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Environmental Science and Risk Management
- Boston University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Meghna Chakrabarti's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WBUR.
Organization: WBUR
Role: Host of On Point
Period: 2018–Present
Details: Boston, Massachusetts · Lead host of the national public radio news program.
Organization: WBUR
Role: Host of Radio Boston
Period: 2010–2018
Details: Boston, Massachusetts · Hosted the local news and talk program.
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 (Podcast).
Podcast
- Podcast: Modern Love (Podcast) (Co-host) — Collaboration between WBUR and The New York Times.
Other
- Work: On Point (Host, 2018–Present) — Produced by WBUR and distributed by NPR.
Awards & Achievements
- Gracie Award — Alliance for Women in Media — Journalism
Lesser Known Facts
- Before journalism, Meghna worked as an environmental consultant and a researcher in civil engineering.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Meghna Chakrabarti
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Asian
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/meghnawbur
