Cokie Roberts

Cokie Roberts (1943-2019) was an American journalist and author known for her extensive career in political reporting and analysis. She worked for National Public Radio (NPR), PBS, and ABC News, holding prominent positions on shows like Morning Edition, The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour, World News Tonight, and This Week. Roberts was considered one of NPR's 'Founding Mothers' alongside Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer, and Nina Totenberg. With her husband, Steve Roberts, she wrote a weekly syndicated column published in newspapers across the United States. Roberts also served on the boards of non-profit organizations such as the Kaiser Family Foundation and was appointed to President George W. Bush's Council on Service and Civic Participation. Born in New Orleans, she received the nickname 'Cokie' from her brother Tommy.