Liane Hansen

Liane Hansen

Infobox journalist
name = Liane Hansen


birthname =
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birth_place = Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
education = University of Hartford
occupation = Journalist
spouse = Neal Conan
credits = "Performance Today"
"Weekend All Things Considered"
"Weekend Edition Sunday"

Liane Hansen (born 29 September, [cite video |people= Will Shortz, Liane Hansen |month2= September 28, |year2= 2008 |title= Keep Plugging Away |url= http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95133069 |publisher= National Public Radio |location= Washington, D.C. |accessmonth= September 28, |accessyear= 2008] Worcester, Massachusetts) is an American journalist, radio personality, and senior host of the National Public Radio newsmagazine "Weekend Edition Sunday". Her experience in broadcast journalism includes working as a reporter, producer, and host for local and national programs.

Hansen's first participation in NPR programming was in 1976 when she was a production assistant and substitute host for "Fresh Air". In 1979, she formally joined NPR as a production assistant for "All Things Considered". She hosted "Weekend All Things Considered" before hosting "Performance Today" and guest-hosting "Fresh Air". In November, 1989, Hansen joined "Weekend Edition Sunday".

She is married to fellow NPR host Neal Conan with whom she has a son and daughter.

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