Checking in with Jad Abumrad

On today’s episode we check in with Jad Abumrad, creator and former host of Radiolab.

Growing up in Nashville, he was eager to get away. But his podcast journey led him back to the south when he created the podcast Dolly Parton’s America. And now Abumrad is working with Vanderbilt on the new Podcast Institute. We’ll hear about his formative childhood, career and what’s on the horizon.

But first, it’s @Us! Khalil checks in with our digital producer Anna Gallegos-Cannon to see what listeners have to say this week.

Guest:

• Jad Abumrad, creator and host for WNYC podcasts Radiolab, More Perfect, Dolly Parton’s America and The Vanishing of Harry Pace