Linda Wertheimer

NPR's veteran journalist and interviewer

Washington, D.C.

About Linda

Linda Wertheimer is a veteran journalist and interviewer who has worked for NPR since 1978. She has interviewed numerous notable figures, including authors, politicians, and celebrities. Wertheimer is known for her insightful and engaging interviews, which have been featured on various NPR shows. She is also a frequent contributor to NPR's news programs.

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Shirley Jackson’s biographer on the writer’s ability to find evil in the ordinary

NPR's Book of the Day•Oct 29, 2025•8:06•host

Midday News: MTA Unveils New Gates to Curb Fare Evasion, Knicks Are One Win Away from Advancing in Playoffs, and Tentative NYS Budget Explained.

NYC NOW•Apr 29, 2025•8:19•host

Linda Wertheimer

About Linda

Associated Podcasts

NYC NOW

NPR's Book of the Day

Key Topics

Recent Appearances

Shirley Jackson’s biographer on the writer’s ability to find evil in the ordinary

Midday News: MTA Unveils New Gates to Curb Fare Evasion, Knicks Are One Win Away from Advancing in Playoffs, and Tentative NYS Budget Explained.

Midday News: 1981 Conviction Under Scrutiny, Push to Ban Legacy Admissions, Plus Fav Stories of 2024: MTA to Upgrade NYC’s Oldest Stations and Ken Leung Profile

Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in literature, on her novel 'The Vegetarian'

December 29, 2023 : Midday News

October 19, 2023: Midday News