Guy Raz Biography
Guy Raz is a renowned American journalist, correspondent, and radio host currently working at National Public Radio (NPR). Raz has been described as “one of the most popular podcasters in history” by The New York Times and his podcasts have a combined monthly audience of 19.2 million downloads. He is also the co-creator of three NPR programs: TED Radio Hour, How I Built This, and NPR’s first-ever children’s program, Wow in the World, co-hosted with Mindy Thomas.
Guy started his career as an intern on All Things Considered with NPR in 1997. He would then go on to work as a production assistant, studio director all the way to foreign correspondent, and breaking news host. His first job in Journalism was as assistant to the legendary news reporter Daniel Schorr.
In 2000, when Raz was 25 years old, he made NPR’s Berlin bureau chief where he covered Eastern Europe and the Balkans. During his six years stay abroad, Guy covered everything from wars and conflict zones to sports and entertainment. He reported from over 40 countries including the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Macedonia, and the ongoing conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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He also served as NPR’s bureau chief in London, and between 2004 – 2006 as CNN’s Jerusalem correspondent. During this time, Raz chronicled everything from the rise of Hamas as a political power to the incapacitation of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Israel’s 2005 withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. In 2006, he returned to NPR as a defense correspondent covering the Pentagon and the US Military.
Raz received the Edward R. Murrow Award and the Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize for his reporting from Iraq. NPR has received two duPont awards and one Peabody award as a result of his reporting. He’s been a Livingston Award finalist four times. He’s received numerous awards, including the National Headliner Award and the NABJ Award. He studied classical history at Harvard University for a year as a Nieman journalism fellow in 2008.
Guy Raz Age
How old is Guy Raz? Raz is 48 years old as of 2023. He was born on November 9, 1975, in West Covina, California, the United States of America. In addition, Guy celebrates his birthday on November 9th every year.
Guy Raz Wife
Raz is currently married to his wife Hannah Raz, an established attorney in the United States. He currently lives in San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and their two children.
Guy Raz’s Family, Parents, Siblings
Raz was born in West Covina, California, and raised in Washington D.C. by his parents. However, he has not disclosed details regarding his parents and siblings. Nevertheless, we promise to update this section as soon as the information surfaces.
Guy Raz Height
Raz stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall.
Guy Raz Education
Raz attended and graduated from Brandeis University in 1996. He then joined Cambridge University in the UK and did his Master’s degree in history. In 2008, he spent a year at Havard University as a Nieman journalist where he studied classical history.
Guy Raz NPR
Raz is an independent producer, founder, and CEO of Built-It Productions and the creator and the creative force behind How I Built This. He is a former host and co-creator of TED Radio Hour.
In addition, Guy is the co-founder of Tinkercast, a children’s media company that produces audio podcasts and educational content for kids. He further co-created and hosted one of those programs, Wow in the World, the number one kid’s podcast in English.
Guy is a regular guest on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and is a two-time, New York Times bestselling author. His books include How I Built This and Wow in the World: The How and Wow of the Human Body (co-authored with Mindy Thomas.)
Previously, he worked as a weekend host of NPR News’ signature afternoon news magazine, All Things Considered. He changed the sound and content of the show from 2009 to 2012, introducing the now-signature “cover story” and launching the popular “Three-Minute Fiction” writing contest.
Guy Raz Net Worth
Raz has an estimated net worth of between $3 million – $5 million. His income is mainly from his successful career as a journalist, correspondent, and radio host.
Guy Raz Salary
Raz receives an approximate annual salary of between $40,000 – $113,500. This is from his current job at National Public Radio (NPR).