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Who is Diane Rehm?
Diane Rehm is a veteran American journalist. Diane Rehm is best known for her previous hosting of The Diane Show on National Public Radio. She currently hosts a weekly news podcast called On My Mind, which is produced by WAMU.
Early Life and Childhood
Diane Rehm was born in the United States of America on September 21, 1936, in Washington, D.C. Diane is 85 years old and has her birthday every year on September 21.
Her father was an Eastern Orthodox Christian from Anatolia who immigrated to the United States. Diane was born with American citizenship.
Education Details
Diane Rehm attended William B. Powell Elementary School and graduated from Roosevelt High School.
She was hired as a radio dispatcher after graduating and did not enroll in a university.
Professional Career
Rehm began her radio hosting career in 1973 when she was hired by WAMU.
Six years later, she was promoted to host of Kaleidoscope, WAMU’s morning talk show, which was later renamed The Diane Show five years later.
She has interviewed prominent figures such as Barack Obama, Madeleine Albright, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and Bill Clinton, among others, on her show.
The show’s final episode aired on December 23, 2016.
She is a popular podcaster who currently hosts the My Mind podcast. WAMU produces a weekly news podcast in which she hosts and interviews artists, writers, and newsmakers.
Her podcast’s main goal is to inform and update her listeners on the latest news from around the world. The podcast has aired 10 episodes and has received 4.4 out of 5 stars.
In her monthly book club series, she invites her audience to read a book of her choosing and then discusses it with a panel of panelists to gain a better understanding of the book.
She chooses books that range from fiction to nonfiction, as well as classics and new releases.
Diane began having difficulty speaking normally in 1998, while still working as a journalist. Diane sought medical attention and was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological condition that affects the quality of one’s voice.
She was treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital, but her condition is treatable rather than curable. She soon returned to work as the host of a radio show.
She is a well-known author who has written several best-selling and award-winning books.
Net Worth and Salary
Diane Rehm’s net worth is approximately $12 million.
Relationship Status
Diane Rehm is happily married to John Hagedorn, a handsome and hardworking man. The couple has been living together since their wedding on October 14, 2017, at the Washington National Cathedral.
She was previously married to her second husband, John Rehm, from 1958 until his death in 2014.
John had Parkinson’s disease and decided to end his suffering by not eating or drinking.
Body Measurements
She is a woman of average height. Diane is 5 feet 4 inches tall (approx. 1.62 m).
Social Media
His Instagram handle is @dianerehm.
His Twitter handle is @drshow.
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Trivia
- On September 21, 1936, in Washington, D.C., in the United States of America, she was born to her hardworking, devoted, and loving parents.
- She is currently married to her handsome and loving husband John Hagedorn, and they are very happy.
- Her net worth is approximately $12 million.
- She is a popular podcaster who currently hosts the My Mind podcast.
- Diane is 5 feet 4 inches tall (approx. 1.62 m).
