Iris Adler
Former Staff
In her former role as executive director for programming, podcasts and special projects, Iris Adler provided strategic oversight for WBUR’s locally and nationally produced programs, and she oversaw WBUR’s new programming initiatives, including podcasts. In addition, Iris collaborated with the WBUR Newsroom on the vision and content of special radio and online series. She also oversaw WBUR.org’s opinion site Cognoscenti.
Iris began her public radio career at WBUR in the 1980s, first as a reporter, then as managing editor and news director, before moving on to the regional television news channel NECN, where she worked as executive editor, overseeing political coverage and documentaries.
Over the course of her career, Iris has won numerous awards for her work in both television and radio, including an Edward R. Murrow Award and several Emmy Awards.
A Brookline resident, Iris holds post-graduate degrees from McGill University and Boston University.
Recently published
How Childhood Neglect Harms The Brain
Experts have long known that neglect and abuse in early life increase the risk for psychological problems, but now neuroscientists are explaining why.
How Our Digital Devices Are Affecting Our Personal Relationships
In our “always on” lives, there are many who worry we are too immersed in the digital world and not present enough in the real world.
Who Are Your Boston Arts Visionaries?
For a new series, WBUR will be profiling Boston’s most compelling and talented leaders in the arts world. Who would you nominate?
At 59, A Father's Devastating Diagnosis
Dr. Ralph Kelly, a medical researcher, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease when he was just 59. To open a special series, we meet Ralph and his wife Ruth, and learn...
Consequences Of Corruption In Probation Department
A Boston Globe investigation of the state's Probation Department reveals rampant corruption and patronage throughout the parole system. There are a lot of unanswered questions: How did the commissioner gain...
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