Kevin Klose, Who Made NPR a Reporting Powerhouse, Dies at 85
A longtime journalist at The Washington Post, he used his unexpected fund-raising talents to greatly expand the radio organization’s coverage.
Last updated: 2026-04-18 22:54:27 ET
A longtime journalist at The Washington Post, he used his unexpected fund-raising talents to greatly expand the radio organization’s coverage.
After 25 years at The Washington Post, he became a top executive in public broadcasting, helping secure a historic $200 million donation for NPR.
Klose led NPR for a decade starting in 1998, a period of incredible growth for the public media network.
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