Remembering NPR 'Founding Mother' Susan Stamberg

This episode of Fresh Air is a remembrance of Susan Stamberg, an iconic NPR anchor and correspondent who recently passed away. The episode features excerpts from multiple interviews between Terry Gross and Susan Stamberg, as well as an interview with Stamberg and Bill Seamring, the creator of All Things Considered. The discussions cover Stamberg's early days at NPR, the challenges she faced as the first woman to anchor a nightly national news program, her interviewing style, her thoughts on journalism, and her personal experiences, including her battle with breast cancer. Gross also shares personal reflections on Stamberg's influence and generosity.