Deborah Becker joined WBUR in 1998 as a freelance reporter, producer and host. She now works as a reporter and news host.
In addition to being the mid-day local news host and general assignment reporter, Deb is also the fill-in host for Morning Edition, All Things Considered and WBUR’s nationally syndicated program Here & Now.
Deb also helps produce and organize various WBUR special programs and series. Her awards include: Best Interview and Best Newscast from Public Radio News Directors Incorporated, Best Newscast and Best Public Service Program from the Associated Press and the Tom Phillips Award for Enterprise Reporting from United Press International.
Deb studied journalism at St. Bonaventure University. She lives with her husband and three children in central Massachusetts.
Houghton Bankruptcy Is The Latest Chapter In Publisher’s Changes
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing has filed for bankruptcy protection, but this might not be bad news.
New Youth Services Chief Sees A Changed Dept.
Edward Dolan takes over as juvenile crime rates across the country are plummeting and fewer juveniles are being committed to DYS custody.
Reports Of Dangers From Synthetic Marijuana Use Increasing
Synthetic marijuana is legally available in Greater Boston and can be anywhere from two to more than 500 times stronger than THC.
Mass. House Unveils Health Care Payment Bill
House Speaker Robert DeLeo said Friday that with health care spending now representing about 40 percent of the state budget, lawmakers needed to take action.
Report: Mass. Nursing Homes Over-Using Perscription Drugs
A disturbing trend is unfolding at nursing homes across the country.
Ex-Prisoner Returns To The Streets, Teaches Troubled Youth
After a chance meeting in prison that turned his life around, one Massachusetts college student says his background would help him connect with troubled young people.
‘Mental Health Courts’ Strive To Provide Treatment Instead Of Jail Time
Several Massachusetts agencies are working to help mentally ill defendants in the criminal justice system, while protecting public safety.
BC Board Member Resigns Amid Allegations Of Failed Priest Abuse Oversight
A longtime Jesuit leader has stepped down from the Boston College Board of Trustees amid allegations he failed to act against clergy abuse.
Newton Author Explores Crime In The Least Likely Of Places
Author William Landay discusses his latest novel, a grippnig tale about how a prosecutor in Newton grapples with murder charges that are brought against his son.
Sentenced As Juveniles, Those Serving Life Await Ruling
At 17, Joe Donovan was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, though he did not kill anyone. The U.S. Supreme Court is now reviewing the constitutionality of sentences like his.
