NEW YORK, New York — Fresh Air host Terry Gross is scheduled to receive the 2026 Paul White Award at tonight’s Radio Television Digital News Association gala.
The association announced her selection September 22. October 12 marks the scheduled presentation of its lifetime-achievement honor, rather than a new award announcement.
Gross’s career at WHYY in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has made long-form interviewing a defining part of public radio. The honor recognizes her decades of work and contribution to journalism.
The ceremony provides a timely occasion to revisit the preparation, careful listening and follow-up questions that distinguish a sustained interview from a routine promotional appearance.
Source: Official award announcement.
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