A Remembrance of Cokie Roberts

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  Fred Vigeant is WITF's Director of Programming and Promotions for TV and Radio. Fred manages the schedules for our radio and television platforms. He also analyzes audience research and manages the public affairs program Smart Talk. Previously, Fred was at WRVO in Oswego, NY for 12 years serving in various roles including Program Director and before that Operations Manager. Fred graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Broadcasting.

 NPR

Cokie Roberts died on Tuesday of complications from breast cancer.

Cokie Roberts was a pioneering journalist, who helped other women find prominent roles in the industry. Roberts, who died Tuesday at age 75, is remembered by her colleagues and friends in a special hour-long presentation on WITF 89.5 & 93.3 Monday at 2pm. She joined NPR in 1978 and left a lasting mark on the style of reporting NPR and member stations maintain today.

Cokie died Tuesday because of complications from breast cancer, according to a family statement.

Hear an interview with Cokie and Terry Gross about the early days of NPR.

Funeral Mass for Cokie Roberts, Saturday September 21
10 a.m.
Cathedral of Saint Matthew The Apostle
1725 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to further honor the memory of Cokie may do so by making a contribution to the Children’s Inn at NIH:

The Children’s Inn at NIH
7 West Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-496-5672

A collection of interviews, photos, and music videos, featuring local musicians who have stopped by the WITF performance studio to share a little discussion and sound. Produced by WITF’s Joe Ulrich.

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