Jad Abumrad

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jad Abumrad
Occupation	Radio Host
Date Of Birth	Apr 18, 1973(1973-04-18)
Age	51
Birthplace	Syracuse
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Aries

Jad Abumrad Biography

Jad Abumrad is one of the most popular and richest Radio Host who was born on April 18, 1973 in Syracuse, New York State, United States. Radio personality most well known as the founder and co-host of the syndicated program RadioLab. He has also produced a number of programs for National Public Radio and PRI.

Like scientist Carl Woese, he became a MacArthur Fellow in 2011.

Abumrad was raised in Tennessee, where he attended the University School of Nashville and where his father, Naji Abumrad, is a doctor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His mother is a scientist. Abumrad attended Oberlin College, where he studied creative writing and music composition with a special interest in electronic and electroacoustic music, receiving his B.A. in 1995.

Abumrad also produced and hosted The Ring & I, a look at the enduring power of Wagner’s Ring Cycle. It aired nationally and internationally and earned ten awards, including the prestigious 2005 National Headliner Grand Award in Radio.

He was raised in Tennessee by his father, Naji, a doctor, and his mother, a scientist. He married his college sweetheart, Karla Murthy, in 2007 and the pair have two children.

Jad Abumrad Net Worth

Jad Abumrad is one of the richest Radio Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jad Abumrad 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1995, he graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in creative writing and music composition.

Prior to beginning his career in radio, he composed film scores.

Jad Nicholas Abumrad (born April 18, 1973) is a Lebanese-American radio host, composer, and producer. He is founder and co-host of the syndicated public radio program Radiolab with Robert Krulwich.

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Who is Jad Abumrad Dating?

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In 2018 Abumrad hosted the four-part podcast series “UnErased,” which tells the stories of survivors of gay conversion therapy. The podcast was co-created by the producers of the film Boy Erased.

Facts & Trivia

Jad Ranked on the list of most popular Radio Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jad Abumrad celebrates birthday on April 18 of every year.

Why did Jad Abumrad leave Radiolab?

Abumrad said he plans to focus on writing and teaching going forward. “In Radiolab, Jad created what may be the most influential podcast of the last 20 years, inspiring a generation of audio makers,” said Andrew Golis, Chief Content Officer at WNYC.

Did Jad Abumrad retire?

Twenty years after founding “Radiolab,” one of public radio’s most successful shows, Jad Abumrad announced in January that he was stepping down from his role as host. But his days of audio storytelling are far from over.

What happened to Radiolab?

The show’s third season began on September 18, 2018, and ran for nine episodes. Since then, the show has not aired any more episodes , although reruns are still occasionally posted in the Radiolab feed.

Did Krulwich retire?

(New York, NY — December 5, 2019) — After 15 years as the co-host of WNYC Studios’ Radiolab and an illustrious five-decade career in print, television, and radio journalism, Robert Krulwich has announced in a statement that he will retire from the show in January 2020.

What happened Jad Abumrad?

Jad Abumrad, host and creator of the public radio show and podcast Radiolab, is stepping down after nearly 20 years, he announced Wednesday.