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NPR's Renee Montagne discusses her career and recent retirement with KRWG Public Media

KRWG | By Scott Brocato
Published February 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM MST
Renee Montagne at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., July 25, 2018. (photo by Allison Shelley)
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Renee Montagne at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., July 25, 2018. (photo by Allison Shelley)

NPR’s Renee Montagne is retiring from broadcasting after 44 years. She hosted All Things Considered in the late 80s and Morning Edition from 2004 to 2016. Scott Brocato recently spoke to Renee about her long career with NPR and why she finally decided to step down.

NPR's Renee Montagne with Afghani kite sellers.
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NPR's Renee Montagne with Afghani kite sellers.
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Scott Brocato
Scott Brocato has been an award-winning radio veteran for nearly 40 years. He has lived and worked in Las Cruces since 2016. You can hear him during "Morning Edition" from 5am-9am weekdays. Off the air, he is also a local actor and musician, playing bass with his band Flat Blak around Las Cruces and El Paso.
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