Asma Khalid
Asma Khalid is WBUR’s newest reporter. She came to Boston via Washington, D.C., where she was a producer for National Public Radio’s flagship show Morning Edition.
Before WBUR, Asma also worked as a freelancer, reporting stories for NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She’s also reported for WUNC in Raleigh/Durham and WAMU in Washington, D.C.
In 2010, Asma traveled to Pakistan to work as an independent reporter. And, in the aftermath of Osama bin Laden’s death, she joined NPR’s Steve Inskeep to lead Morning Edition’s coverage from the region.
Her reporting has received a Gracie Award and accolades from the Religion Newswriters Association, as well as the Society of Environmental Journalists.
Asma has a master’s in Middle East Studies and speaks Arabic and Urdu.
When she isn’t in the newsroom, you can probably find her on the tennis court!
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Mass. Transportation Officials Say They Need More Information To Fix MBTA
February 27, 2015MBTA commuter rail service is expected to operate at about three-quarters capacity Friday morning, and it is not expected to return to full capacity for another month.
Visionaries: MIT’s Alan Guth Made A ‘Spectacular Realization’ About The Universe
February 26, 2015
Guth’s “cosmic inflation” is accepted as the most plausible explanation for the evolution of the universe.
Candidate Or Not, Can Warren's Populist Message Shape 2016?
February 25, 2015
Whether or not Sen. Elizabeth Warren runs for president, it seems she has the clout to push her party to the left.
Support For Boston Olympics Dwindles, WBUR Poll Finds
February 18, 2015
Among Boston area voters, opposition to hosting the 2024 Summer Games has grown by 13 points in just one month.
WBUR Poll: Bostonians Believe Fixing MBTA Should Be A ‘Major Priority’ For Gov. Baker
February 18, 2015
While only 5 percent of Boston area residents say Gov. Charlie Baker is most responsible for the T troubles, 81 percent of those polled say this ought to be a “major priority” for his administration going forward.
What It’s Like To Be A Boston Snow Plow Driver
February 10, 2015
When snowstorm after snowstorm pounds Boston, many of us get snow days. But not snow plow drivers.
Baker Reluctant To Discuss Additional Transportation Financing
February 05, 2015
After this week’s major MBTA woes, many say Boston’s aging system needs more money. But Baker doesn’t want to “automatically hit the revenue button.”
Baker Passes First Big Political Test: Handling A Huge Snowstorm
January 30, 2015
Some will say Gov. Charlie Baker was lucky with this week’s blizzard. But observers say he showed competence.
WBUR Poll: Gov. Baker Begins Tenure With Strong Approval Rating In Boston
January 22, 2015
The new governor has a 58 percent approval rating among Boston voters. Just 10 percent of Bostonians have an unfavorable opinion of Baker.
WBUR Poll: Bostonians Back Olympic Bid, But Also Want A Referendum
January 20, 2015
Three-quarters of poll respondents said residents in Boston and surrounding towns should vote on whether to host the 2024 Summer Games.
Clinton’s Sam Alves Sings His Way To Stardom In Brazil
April 01, 2014
Born in Brazil but raised by adoptive parents in Clinton, Mass., Sam Alves recently won Brazil’s version of “The Voice.” His new album is out today.
Firehouse Memorial Grows After Back Bay Blaze
March 27, 2014
Michael Kennedy and Lt. Edward Walsh were both working out of the Engine 33 firehouse. Since Wednesday’s deadly fire, that station has become a memorial to the two men.
‘She Who Tells A Story': Photos Show The Middle East Through Women’s Eyes
October 09, 2013
A Boston MFA exhibit includes work from 12 female photographers across the Arab world and Iran, offering an insider’s look at an often-misunderstood region.