Diane rehms weekly podcast features newsmakers, writers, artists and thinkers on the. Through interviews with terminally ill patients, and with physicians, ethicists, spouses, relatives, and. Through interviews with terminally ill patients, and with physicians, ethicists. In the upcoming film and new book, when my time comes, she explores the issue of medical aid in dying through interviews with terminally ill patients and their families, as well as physicians, ethicists, and representatives of those who vigorously oppose. Several years ago, when i was about to start a novel, i thought i might get some.
The diane rehm show was a callin show based in the united states that aired nationally on npr national public radio. For decades, diane rehm has hosted her own daily talk show. This is the story of how her symptoms began, how she was diagnosed and how she has. In the upcoming film and new book, when my time comes, she explores the issue of medical aid in dying through. Diane rehm author of on my own meet your next favorite book.
On my own by diane rehm meet your next favorite book. September 21, 1936 is a retired american public radio talk show host. Former npr host diane rehms new book, when my time comes. Diane rehm, longtime talkshow host, talks about death in her. Diane rehm, when my time comes with kojo nnamdi youtube. Longtime npr host diane rehm will talk about her new book on death and dying, when my time comes, at the orpheum theatre in phoenix. In october 2007, the diane rehm show was named to the audience research analysis list of the top ten most powerful national programs in public radio, the only talk show on the list. Feb 06, 2016 nprs diane rehm is known for cutting to the bone of the issue in her incisive interviews. Any fan of npr s the diane rehm show will gain meaningful insight and deeper appreciation for her program by reading this book. Feb 05, 2020 in a companion to a tv documentary, the longtime npr host and podcaster interviews terminally ill patients and others about endoflife choices. The peabody award winner first took over as host of the midday show for npr member station wamu in 1979.
A dialogue about marriage, life with maxie, on my own and when my time comes. Diane rehm s weekly podcast features newsmakers, writers, artists and thinkers on the issues she cares about most. Diane rehm, longtime talkshow host, talks about death in. Diane rehm and ann patchett season 18 episode 3 great. The interviews were also video recorded and will be turned into a. In her new book, when my time comes, diane explores the issue of medical aid in dying through interviews with terminally ill patients and their families, as well. At 2am the night her husband died, diane rehm began writing what would turn. Diane rehm is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Its a memoir of what it has been like to lose her husband of 54 years, how he was forced to. John rehm met the definition, says diane rehm, a nationally syndicated talk show host for wamufm in washington. Rehm had announced her plans to retire from hosting the show after the 2016. Dec 20, 2010 national public radio host diane rehm was diagnosed with a speech disorder called spasmodic dysphonia in 1998. Diane rehm hosted the diane rehm show, distributed by npr, from 1979 to 2016, when it had a listening audience of twoandahalf million.
Radio biography books death and dying assisted dying interviews. One in five americans lives in a jurisdiction that allows terminally ill adults to request medical aid in dying, the term many experts prefer to assisted suicide. Any fan of nprs the diane rehm show will gain meaningful insight and deeper appreciation for her program by reading this book. Former npr host diane rehms new book, when my time comes, explores the movement nationwide to allow for terminally ill patients to access end of life drugs. Diane rehm is wrapping up a public radio career spanning more than four decades and thousands of episodes. Diane rehm, longtime npr host, comes to quail ridge on.
Npr host diane rehm talks about future projects and notes that she. Famous for her national public radio npr program the diane rehm show, this popular host interviewed such prominent political figures as barack obama and bill and hillary clinton. Also a writer, she published several autobiographical works, including finding my voice and toward commitment. Butler listen to scott simons interview with octavia butler.
The show reaches a weekly onair audience of more than 2. Wamu picks host for talk show succeeding diane rehm. They lived in maryland where access to endoflife drugs wasnt an option. Diane went on to become a nationally syndicated talk radio host and jane became a bishop in the episcopal church. In 1979, she began hosting wamus local morning talk show, kaleidoscope, which. Dec 09, 2015 diane rehm, who has interviewed prominent newsmakers as an npr radio host since 1979, announced on tuesday that she planned to retire next year from her twohour current affairs show.
Her latest book, just published, is called when my time comes. Npr host diane rehm emerges as key force in the rightto. In 2014, president barack obama presented rehm with the national. From diane rehm, renowned radio hostone of the most trusted voices in the nationand bestselling author. She embraces the same tactic when telling her own story, of a life upended, in on my own knopf, 162 pp. Publishers weekly says those facing endoflife decisions will cherish this thoughtful account. See more ideas about diane rehm, silver haired beauties and silver fox hair. Jan 30, 2016 for decades, diane rehm has hosted her own daily talk show. The book, rehms new memoir about widowhood and the righttodie movement, was released tuesday, february 2, and brings her to phoenix on thursday, february 18, for a conversation and reading as. On my mind podcast on demand diane rehms weekly podcast features newsmakers, writers, artists and thinkers on the issues she cares about most. John died last year after suffering from parkinsons disease. Longtime npr host diane rehm join us to talk about her new book, her podcast and her reaction to current affairs. Diane rehm finds new life in the profound challenge of being.
Join us for an evening with beloved radio personality, diane rehm, as she discusses her new book with local author, phyllis shacter. Prominent npr talk show host diane rehms memoir, on my own, is a plainspoken but passionate account of the death from parkinsons disease of her husband of 54 years and of her journey through the first year of widowhood. Diane rehm finds new life in the profound challenge of being alone listen 9. Diane rehms weekly podcast features newsmakers, writers, artists and thinkers on the issues she cares about most. Diane rehm, host, the diane rehm show on npr for 37 years. She tells nprs scott simon how it inspired her fight for assisted suicide. Diane rehm is a native washingtonian who began her radio career in 1973 as a volunteer for wamu 88. In an eloquent, deeply personal and moving book, beloved npr radio host diane rehm speaks about the death of her husband. Diane rehm finds new life in the profound challenge of. Rehm became an advocate for aidindying laws after losing her husband of 54 years to parkinsons disease. Diane rehm generally travels from washington, dc, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. When my time comes author autographed hardcover by diane rehm. Her illustrious broadcasting career spans nearly 50 years and includes receipt of a. Rehm is known for her vulnerability, inquisitiveness, and honesty as a radio host.
Both of us had agreed that when the time came, we would be there for each other. Through interviews with terminally ill patients, and with physicians, ethicists, spouses, relatives and representatives of those who vigorously oppose the movement. Author interviews diane rehm finds new life in the profound challenge of being alone. Diane rehm and her late husband, john rehm, wrote a book about their marriage. This is a very thoughtful memoir by diane rehm, the celebrated and very popular npr host of the diane rehm show. In the past three years since i left the microphone of wamus the diane rehm show, ive written a new book, titled when my time comes, completed a film documentary of the same name, produced two podcasts per week for wamu, and remarried, to john hagedorn, a retired lutheran minister who is a family therapist. Feb 25, 2020 longtime npr host diane rehm will talk about her new book on death and dying, when my time comes, at the orpheum theatre in phoenix. According to longtime npr host diane rehm, talking about death in the u. Her recollections of former guests are some of the most entertaining aspects of the book. Npr host diane rehm discusses her book, on my own, about reconstructing her life after the death of her husband of 54 years. The bride, 81, walked down the aisle with her son and daughter.
She was hired as an assistant producer and later became the host and producer of two healthoriented programs. Diane rehm will be in conversation about her new hardcover. Oct 15, 2017 diane rehm and john hagedorn were married saturday at washington national cathedral in front of their families and 250 friends. Great conversations diane rehm and ann patchett season 18. Conversations about whether those who are dying should have the right to determine when. Diagnosed in 2005, john rehm, a retired lawyer, finally entered an assisted living facility in november 2012. At 81, diane rehm is once again a blushing bride the. Feb 06, 2020 former npr host diane rehms new book, when my time comes, explores the movement nationwide to allow for terminally ill patients to access end of life drugs. Join us for a thoughtful discussion with diane rehm, host of nprs on my mind podcast. Conversations about whether those who are dying should have the right to determine when life should end. Joseph gildenhorn book series and spoke on her recent memoir on my. Apr 20, 2020 watch a thoughtful discussion with diane rehm, host of npr s on my mind podcast.
The show was produced at wamu, which is licensed to american university in washington, d. She now hosts a weekly podcast for npr, on my mind. Joshua johnson, a former kqed newscaster who created a special series on race, will succeed longtime npr talk show host diane rehm on a new midday program debuting jan. After her husband fell ill with parkinsons, the popular npr host was criticized for. Diane rehm and jane holmes dixon first met more than 40 years ago, when they were both homemakers active in their church. Nov 16, 2016 joshua johnson, a former kqed newscaster who created a special series on race, will succeed longtime npr talk show host diane rehm on a new midday program debuting jan. Rehm, who announced johnsons selection on her broadcast wednesday, has been hosting the diane rehm show originally kaleidoscope since 1979. She had a decadeslong career at wamu in washington, d. In her new book, when my time comes, diane explores the issue of medical aid in dying through interviews with terminally ill patients and their families, as well as physicians, ethicists, and representatives of those who vigorously oppose the movement. Diane rehm to retire from npr next year the boston globe. In the upcoming film and new book, when my time comes, she explores the issue of medical aid in dying through interviews with terminally ill patients and their families, as well as physicians, ethicists, and representatives of those who vigorously. Npr host diane rehm talks to wfyias jill ditmire about her new book, a. In the past three years since i left the microphone of wamus the diane rehm show, ive written a new book, titled when my time comes, completed a film documentary of the same name, produced two podcasts per week for wamu, and remarried, to john hagedorn, a.