Noel King

Noel King (born January 20, 1974) is an American public radio journalist. He is the host of NPR's flagship morning show, Morning Edition, and a former White House correspondent for NPR.
King was born in New Orleans and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in journalism in 1996. After college, he worked as a reporter for several local newspapers in Louisiana before joining NPR in 2003.
King has covered the White House for NPR since 2009. He has reported on some of the most important stories of our time, including the 2012 presidential election, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and the rise of Donald Trump.
In 2018, King was named the host of NPR's Morning Edition. He is the first African American to host the show.
King is a respected journalist known for his intelligence, fairness, and passion for his work. He has won numerous awards for his reporting, including the George Polk Award and the Peabody Award.
In addition to his work at NPR, King is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and The Washington Post. He is the author of two books, "The Rachel Divide: Race, Class, and the Future of an American Town" and "The Fire This Time: The Watts Uprising and the 21st Century."
King is married to Jill Riepenhoff, a former NPR producer. They have two children.
King is a role model for many young journalists. He is proof that it is possible to achieve success in journalism even if you are not from a wealthy or privileged background. He is also an inspiration to those who want to use their voices to make a difference in the world.