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| Born | Worcester, Massachusetts, USA |
| Education | University of Hartford |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Spouse(s) | Neal Conan |
| Notable credit(s) | Performance Today Weekend All Things Considered Weekend Edition Sunday |
Liane Hansen (born 29 September,[1] 1951,[2] Worcester, Massachusetts) is an American journalist, radio personality, and senior host of the National Public Radio newsmagazine Weekend Edition Sunday. Her experience in broadcast journalism includes working as a reporter, producer, and host for local and national programs.
Hansen's first participation in NPR programming was in 1976 when she was a production assistant and substitute host for Fresh Air. In 1979, she formally joined NPR as a production assistant for All Things Considered. She hosted Weekend All Things Considered before hosting Performance Today and guest-hosting Fresh Air. In November, 1989, Hansen joined Weekend Edition Sunday.
The spelling of Hansen's first name came from that of Liane de Pougy (1869–1950).[2] She is married to fellow NPR host Neal Conan with whom she has a son and daughter.
References
- ^ Will Shortz, Liane Hansen. (September 28, 2008). Keep Plugging Away. Washington, D.C.: National Public Radio. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95133069. Retrieved September 28, 2008.
- ^ a b Liane Hansen (June 28, 2009). "Frears' 'Cheri' Both Sumptuous And Dark". Weekend Edition Sunday. NPR. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106020990. Retrieved 2009-06-28.
- "Liane Hansen, NPR Biography". National Public Radio. 2008. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100620. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- "Liane Hansen and Neal Conan Go Where They've Never Gone Before". National Public Radio. 18 November 2005. http://www.npr.org/about/press/051118.totn.html. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
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