Bob Edwards, one of the most celebrated broadcast journalists working today, joined XM Satellite Radio in July 2004, where he serves as host of the flagship program, The Bob Edwards Show. Previously, Mr. Edwards hosted National Public Radio's (NPR) Morning Edition for 25 years, attracting more than 13 million listeners weekly. Mr. Edwards joined NPR in February 1974 as the network's only newscaster, and then became co-host of NPR's evening news magazine, All Things Considered, until 1979 when he helped launch Morning Edition.

Mr. Edwards grew up in his beloved Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville. He began his radio career as a DJ at a small station in New Albany, Indiana, where he also covered the news, sold advertising, and even made repairs around the station. While in the U.S. Army, he produced and anchored TV and radio news programs for the American Forces Korea Network (AFKN) in Seoul.

Upon completion of his service, Mr. Edwards moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked as a weekend and evening anchorman for WTOP-AM, an all-news CBS affiliate. At the same time, he was earning a master's degree in broadcast journalism from American University. At age 25, he became a correspondent with the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Mr. Edwards is among the most distinguished journalists in broadcasting and has won the duPont-Columbia Award for radio journalism. In 1999, he and Morning Edition received a prestigious Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting. He also received the Edward R. Murrow Award from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting for outstanding contributions to public radio. He serves as national first vice president of AFTRA, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. In November of 2004, Mr. Edwards was inducted into the national Radio Hall of Fame.

He is the author of two books: Fridays with Red, which chronicled his radio friendship with legendary sportscaster Red Barber, and the recently published Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism.

Mr. Edwards lives in Virginia with his wife Sharon. They have three children and one grandchild.

Additional Resources: Washington Post article on Mr. Edwards' move from NPR to satellite radio (July 29, 2004).