Short Bio
Jay Allison is an independent journalist and leader in public broadcasting. He is a host and producer of
The Moth Radio Hour and has created dozens of documentary programs and series. Over the past 35 years, he has been a frequent contributor to NPR news programs and
This American Life, and is is a six-time Peabody Award winner. He hosted and produced
This I Believe on NPR and co-edited the bestselling companion books. He is founder of the public media websites,
Transom.org and the Public Radio Exchange (
prx.org), and of
WCAI, the public radio station on Cape Cod where Allison lives with his family.