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Remembering Susan Stamberg, one of NPR's most recognized voices. Known as a founding mother of NPR, Stamberg was the first woman to anchor a national news program in the United States. She died on October 16. The original broadcasts were in 1982, 1993 and 2021. Obituaries Apple Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio YouTube Music Obituaries Remembering Susan Stamberg, one of NPR's most recognized voices October 24, 2025 5:00 AM ET Heard on Fresh Air Terry Gross FA: Susan Stamberg Transcript Transcript Known as a founding mother of NPR, Stamberg was the first woman to anchor a national news program in the United States. She died on October 16. Originally broadcast in 1982, 1993, and 2021. Hear the Original Interview 50 Years of NPR "It Was Just Thrilling": Two NPR Founders Remember the First Days, 50 Years Ago