Neal Charnoff
Neal Charnoff joined 88.5 WFDD as Morning Edition host in 2014.
Raised in the Catskill region of upstate New York, he graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1983. Armed with a liberal arts degree, Neal was fully equipped to be a waiter. So he prolonged his arrested development bouncing around New York and L.A. until discovering that people enjoyed listening to his voice on the radio.
After a few years doing overnight shifts at a local rock station, Neal spent most of his career at Vermont Public Radio. He began as host of a nightly jazz program, where he was proud to interview many of his idols, including Dave Brubeck and Sonny Rollins.
Neal graduated to the news department, where he was the local host for NPR's All Things Considered for 14 years. In addition to news interviews and features, he originated and produced the Weekly Conversation On The Arts, as well as VPR Backstage, which profiled theater productions around the state. He contributed several stories to NPR, including coverage of a devastating ice storm.
Neal now sees the value of that liberal arts degree, and approaches life with the knowledge that all subjects and all art forms are connected to each other.
Neal and his wife Judy are enjoying exploring North Carolina and points south. They would both be happy to never experience a Vermont winter again.
Stories from this Author
North Carolina Asks U.S. Supreme Court For Redistricting Delay
North Carolina is taking its request to delay redrawing district maps to the U.S. Supreme Court. The state is arguing that voting in next month's primary elections is already underway.
Morning Headlines: Wednesday, February 10, 2016
North Carolina Asking US Supreme Court For Redistricting Delay
Attorneys for the state of North Carolina want the U.S. Supreme Court to step in and stop the enforcement of a lower court decision directing new congressional districts to be drawn by Feb. 19.
Morning Headlines: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
North Carolina Seeks Delay To Fix 2 Congressional Districts
North Carolina state attorneys have asked a federal court to delay its order directing legislators draw new congressional districts by the end of next week.
Appalachian State Chancellor Says School Is Making Progress On Diversity
Appalachian State University has been working to address a lack of campus diversity.
According to rankings in Forbes Magazine, African-Americans made up 3% of the student population in 2015.
15% of 2015's first-year class were students from traditionally underrated groups.
Morning Headlines: Monday, February 8, 2016
Winston-Salem Voters May Consider Bond Referendum
A bond referendum aimed at improving Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools could be on the November ballot. The school board has compiled a list of around $325 million worth of projects.
Police: BMX Rider Dave Mirra Dies At 41 Of Apparent Suicide
A veteran BMX rider who brought the sport to North Carolina has died. Authoritiess believe Dave Mirra committed suicide.
Morning Headlines: Thursday, February 4, 2016
Enrollment Plunges At UNC Teacher Preparation Programs
Enrollment at the 15 University of North Carolina schools of education has plummeted 30 percent since 2010.
Morning Headlines: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Board Vote Could Alter Health Insurance For State Workers
State employees could lose an option to their health insurance and see costs rise under changes to be considered by the North Carolina State Health Plan board of trustees.