Guy Raz is a prominent American journalist and podcaster, renowned for his impactful contributions to public radio and the podcasting landscape. He began his career at NPR in 1997 as an intern for All Things Considered, quickly rising through the ranks to become a production assistant and studio director. His early work included serving as a personal research assistant to the esteemed Daniel Schorr and covering significant events such as the 2000 presidential primaries and the story behind the Doors’ iconic song “Light My Fire.” Raz’s reporting prowess earned him a Burns Fellowship in Germany, where he produced award-winning journalism.

In 2000, at just 25 years old, Raz became NPR’s Berlin bureau chief, where he reported on critical issues in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. His tenure included covering the Iraq War and significant political events in the Middle East while serving as NPR’s London bureau chief and later as CNN’s Jerusalem correspondent. His exceptional reporting on military-medical evacuations from Iraq garnered him the Edward R. Murrow Award and the Daniel Schorr Prize, solidifying his reputation as a leading journalist.

Raz’s transformative impact on NPR continued when he became the weekend host of All Things Considered in 2009, where he introduced innovative segments like “Three Minute Fiction” and created the show’s first podcast. He later expanded his reach with the TED Radio Hour and launched the highly successful podcast How I Built This, which explores the stories of entrepreneurs and innovators.

In addition to his podcasting success, Raz co-created NPR’s first children’s program, Wow in the World, and founded Built-It Productions. His work has made him one of the most popular podcasters in history, with his shows collectively reaching nearly 19 million listeners monthly. Raz’s ability to engage audiences through storytelling and insightful interviews has established him as a leading voice in journalism and podcasting today.