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Celeste Headlee
Journalist and radio host
Journalist and radio host Celeste Headlee is a former host of NPR's Morning Edition. She is also a stand-up comedian and has written for several publications. Headlee is known for her witty humor and insightful commentary on current events.
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Romance authors Emily Henry, Beverly Jenkins, and others on the state of their genreNPR's Book of the DayJan 30, 202622:21Host'Lessons for Survival' thinks about parenting through social and environmental crisesNPR's Book of the DayMay 16, 202410:48HostFor Mother's Day, two books that tackle motherhoodNPR's Book of the DayMay 10, 202418:44HostMemoirs by Helen Rebanks and Crystal Wilkinson weave recipes with women's storiesNPR's Book of the DayMar 1, 202419:48Host'Black AF History' examines American history from the perspective of Black peopleNPR's Book of the DayDec 20, 202311:43HostCeleste Headlee, host of the podcast Big SugarI Am Refocused RadioAug 31, 202310:21Host'Of White Ashes' follows a Japanese-American love story after the WWII internmentNPR's Book of the DayAug 30, 20236:37HostTracking Down the 'Freeway Phantom' Serial KillerCity Cast DCMay 24, 202321:43Host'I Am Debra Lee: A Memoir' recounts triumphs and challenges as the former CEO of BETNPR's Book of the DayMar 29, 202311:04HostHow to Talk to Your Trumpy Neighbor about Race with Celeste HeadleeWeirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)Feb 21, 202312:44HostPatti Smith's photography and Kevin Nealon's caricatures offer a new perspectiveNPR's Book of the DayDec 16, 202220:40Host'Three Girls From Bronzeville' is a memoir about identity, opportunity and solidarityNPR's Book of the DayDec 12, 202210:42Host'Mika in Real Life' focuses on identity and the diversity of parental bondsNPR's Book of the DayOct 20, 202210:24HostIn 'Freewater' Amina Luqman-Dawson uses YA fiction to dive deep into Black historyNPR's Book of the DayAug 2, 202211:50HostIn 'Fresh Banana Leaves' an indigenous approach to fighting climate changeNPR's Book of the DayJul 12, 202210:34HostFor Mother's Day, two books that tackle motherhoodNPR's Book of the DayMay 6, 202219:14HostSpeaking of Race with Celeste HeadleeWeirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)Nov 29, 202113:36HostA Vaccine Won’t Be the EndWhat Next | Daily News and AnalysisSep 25, 202019:50HostTBD | A Vaccine Won’t Be the EndWhat Next | Daily News and AnalysisSep 25, 202019:50HostThe Great Climate Migration BeginsWhat Next | Daily News and AnalysisSep 11, 202018:28Host