Ruth Seymour

"Ruth Epstein" redirects here. For the nurse and spy, see Ruth Wilson Epstein.

Ruth Seymour
Seymour in her early days at KCRW
Born
Ruth Epstein

(1935-02-17)February 17, 1935
New York City, U.S.
DiedDecember 22, 2023(2023-12-22) (aged 88)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Other namesRuth Hirschman
Alma materCity College of New York
OccupationRadio executive
Spouse
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(m. 1954; div. 1973)​
Children2

Ruth Seymour (née Epstein; February 17, 1935 – December 22, 2023)[1] was an American broadcasting executive known for her innovative work with public radio.[2] She has been described as a pioneer in public radio[3] and "a commanding presence in the public radio arena".[4]

  1. ^ Pearce, Matt (December 22, 2023). "Ruth Seymour, tastemaker who made KCRW a public radio powerhouse, dies at 88". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  2. ^ "(untitled continuation)". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. May 27, 2001. p. Calendar 9. Retrieved March 2, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Janssen, Mike (November 14, 2017). "'Made Possible By…' #2: Ruth Seymour on KCRW's days as a scrappy innovator". Curreng. School of Communication, American University. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
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