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Ayesha Rascoe
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Rascoe reading at the 2023 National Book Festival
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| Born | June 10, 1985 |
| Education | Howard University (BA) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
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Patrick Trice
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Ayesha Rascoe (born June 10, 1985) is an American journalist. She is well-known for hosting Weekend Edition Sunday on NPR, which is a major public radio news organization. Before this, she worked as an NPR reporter at the White House. She also reported on the Obama White House for another news company called Reuters.
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Early Life and School
Ayesha Rascoe was born on June 10, 1985. She grew up in a city called Durham in North Carolina.
Her School Days
Ayesha went to Carrington Middle School and Southern High School. In high school, she was the main editor of her school newspaper. She also wrote articles for the teen section of The Herald-Sun and worked as an intern for the Winston-Salem Journal.
College Education
In 2007, Ayesha graduated from Howard University. She earned a degree in journalism. While at Howard, she was also the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Hilltop.
Her Career in Journalism
Ayesha Rascoe started her reporting career at Reuters. This is a big news agency that collects and shares news from all over the world.
Reporting on the Environment
At Reuters, she covered news about the environment. This included big events like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which was a huge oil leak in the ocean. She also reported on the response to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, which was a nuclear power plant accident in Japan.
Moving to NPR
In 2017, Ayesha joined NPR. As a White House correspondent, her job was to report on the President and what was happening at the White House. Her stories were often heard on popular NPR shows like Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She also appeared regularly on NPR's Politics Podcast.
Hosting Radio Shows
In March 2022, Ayesha began hosting NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday. She also started co-hosting the Saturday version of the Up First podcast with Scott Simon. On June 11, 2023, she became the main host of Up First's The Sunday Story.
TV Appearances
Ayesha has also appeared on several television shows. These include Washington Week, Meet The Press, CNN, and MSNBC.
Author and Editor
Ayesha Rascoe also edited a book called HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience. This book is a collection of essays written by people who graduated from historically Black colleges and universities. It was published on January 30, 2024.
Personal Life
Ayesha Rascoe is married to Patrick Trice, who is a U.S. veteran. They got married in 2012. Ayesha and Patrick have three children.
