Jad Abumrad

Jad Abumrad
Born (1973-04-18) April 18, 1973 (age 51)
EducationOberlin College (BA)
Occupation(s)Public radio host and producer
Notable workRadiolab
SpouseKarla Murthy
Children2
AwardsMacArthur Fellow (2011), Peabody Awards (2010, 2014, 2019)

Jad Nicholas Abumrad (Arabic: جاد نيكولاس أبومراد; born April 18, 1973[1][2]) is an American radio host, composer, and producer.

He is the creator of the syndicated public radio program and podcast Radiolab, which he hosted alongside Robert Krulwich.

He is currently a distinguished professor of research at Vanderbilt University.

  1. ^ Van Mourik, Orli. "Tuning into Radio Lab's strange frequency". The Villager. Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  2. ^ Horne, Ellen (April 18, 2008). "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAD !! !". Radiolab. WNYC.