Fernandes Joins NPR and WBUR Boston's ''Here & Now''

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, August 26, 2022 | 11:39am CT

Deepa Fernandes

Journalist Deepa Fernandes joins NPR and WBUR-FM/Boston's "Here & Now," the live midday news program distributed across the U.S., as the show's third host. She'll make her debut alongside Robin Young and Scott Tong on Monday, October 10. Over the last two decades Fernandes' reporting has spanned several continents taking her to more than a half dozen countries. She joins "Here & Now" from the San Francisco Chronicle where she was an immigration correspondent and senior newsroom advisor on Race and Equity.

Prior to SFC, Fernandes was a freelance correspondent for KCET-TV, BBC, PRI, NPR and Marketplace. Fernandes also spent time at Southern California Public Radio, WBAI Radio in New York, the Pacifica Network News in New York City. She's also worked with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Public Radio International.

"After a rewarding year at the San Francisco Chronicle, I'm looking forward to bringing my diverse background and passion for audio storytelling to the Here & Now team," said Fernandes. "Public radio is the most easily accessed daily news source for audiences across the country, and I believe we can continue to reach new listeners and enrich the public conversation by including voices, stories and news from communities often excluded."

"Deepa's zeal and commitment for not only telling compelling and deeply reported stories - but to support improving access and diversity in journalism - is directly aligned with our mission at WBUR and NPR," added WBUR Chief Content Officer Victor Hernandez. "Her global-local perspective and experience are going to add tremendous value to our strong team at Here & Now."