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Iowa Public Radio Midday Host Tony Sarabia. 8/20/2024 Photo by John Pemble

Tony Sarabia

Midday Host

Expertise: Hosting and reporting

Education: Bachelors degree from Columbia College, Chicago, Honorary Doctorate of Arts

Favorite Iowa Destination: The family farm in Guthrie County

Experience:

  • Worked for nearly 30 years host and editorial roles at Chicago Public Media (WBEZ), including:
    • Morning Edition host and Midday anchor
    • Covered a wide range of topics and discussions as the host of the daily news/culture program The Morning Shift
    • Host of the weekly global music show Radio M
    • Served as arts editor, editing stories from WBEZ reporters and staff for style, accuracy and substance
  • Is a multi-award-winning reporter, receiving various honors including an Edward R. Murrow award for Best Documentary
  • Worked for NPR as part of the Culture Desk
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