Robert Krulwich is an American journalist and radio and podcast co-host for NPR.
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Best Known For:The television program Radiolab
Breakthrough:Co-launched WNYC's distributed audio documentary vehicle Radiolab
10 Quick Facts About Robert Krulwich
- Full Name: Robert Krulwich
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program Radiolab
- Current Role: Radio and podcast co-host
- Current Employer: NPR
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Journalist, Podcast Host, and Correspondent
- Beats: Health / Science and Technology
- Media Level: National
Robert Krulwich Age
Robert Krulwich's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Oberlin College and Columbia University.
- Oberlin College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: History
- Columbia University
- Qualification: Law degree
Career & Work
Robert Krulwich's career includes news and reporting roles with NPR, a public radio network and WNYC / NPR.
Organization: NPR
Role: Business and Economics Correspondent
Period: 1978–1985
Details: Reported on macro-economic shifts for national news shows.
Organization: WNYC / NPR
Role: Radiolab Co-Host
Period: Long-standing
Details: New York · Pioneered creative public broadcasting formats exploring modern science and narrative structures.
Organization: ABC News / CBS News
Role: Science and Economics Correspondent
Period: 22 Years
Details: Explored national general assignments using inventive, visual prop methodologies.
Rise to Fame
Robert Krulwich rose to prominence for his role for the podcast Radiolab.
Notable Works
- Podcast: Radiolab (Co-Host) — Award-winning creative public audio exploration program focusing on structural science paradigms
Notable Coverage
- Computers and Privacy Investigation - Frontline - Earned national investigative reporting accolades for tracking structural tech overreaches
Awards & Achievements
- Peabody Award — Radiolab program achievements
- George Polk Award — Economics coverage
Lesser Known Facts
- He once composed a micro Italian opera called Ratto Interesso specifically to explain Federal Reserve interest rate functions.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Robert Krulwich
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
